1956 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1956 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat LeRoy Collins defeated Republican nominee William A. Washburne Jr. with 73.69% of the vote.

1956 Florida gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956

Nominee LeRoy Collins William A. Washburne Jr. Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 747,753 266,980 Percentage 73.69% 26.31%

County Results Collins:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election LeRoy Collins Democratic Elected Governor LeRoy Collins Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• LeRoy Collins, incumbent Governor
• Sumter de Leon Lowry Jr., businessman, retired National Guard general, opponent of racial integration, and anti-communist activist
• C. Farris Bryant, former State Representative
• Fuller Warren, former Governor
• Peaslee Streets
• W.B. "Bill" Price

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	LeRoy Collins	434,274	51.69
	Democratic	Sumter de Leon Lowry Jr.	179,019	21.31
	Democratic	C. Farris Bryant	110,469	13.15
	Democratic	Fuller Warren	107,990	12.86
	Democratic	Peaslee Streets	5,086	0.61
	Democratic	W.B. "Bill" Price	3,245	0.39
Total votes			840,083	100.00

General election

Candidates

• LeRoy Collins, Democratic
• William A. Washburne Jr., Republican

Results

1956 Florida gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	LeRoy Collins	747,753	73.69%
	Republican	William A. Washburne Jr.	266,980	26.31%
Majority			480,773
Turnout			1,014,733
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "The Florida Handbook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-01-15.
2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-01-15.