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Texas gubernatorial election, 1956

Texas gubernatorial election, 1956
Texas
← 1954 November 6, 1956 1958 →
  Price Daniel.jpg Wilbert Lee O'Daniel.jpg
Nominee Price Daniel William R. Bryant W. Lee O'Daniel
Party Democratic Republican Write-in
Popular vote 1,350,736 261,283 110,234
Percentage 78.3% 15.2% 6.4%

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Governor before election

Allan Shivers
Democratic

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Elected Governor

Price Daniel
Democratic


Allan Shivers
Democratic

Price Daniel
Democratic

The 1956 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers did not run for a fourth term. Senator Price Daniel won the election with over 78% of the vote.


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