1956 Arizona gubernatorial election

The 1956 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Governor Ernest McFarland ran for reelection to a second term. Ernest McFarland defeated longtime The Arizona Republic journalist and Republican nominee Horace B. Griffen in the general election by a wide margin.

1956 Arizona gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Ernest McFarland Horace B. Griffen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 171,848 116,744
Percentage 59.5% 40.5%

County results
McFarland:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Ernest McFarland
Democratic

Elected Governor

Ernest McFarland
Democratic

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