1956 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1956 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.

1956 Arkansas gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Orval Faubus Roy Mitchell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 321,797 77,215
Percentage 80.65% 19.35%

County results Faubus:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Orval Faubus
Democratic

Elected Governor

Orval Faubus
Democratic

Incumbent Democratic Governor Orval Faubus won election to a second term, defeating Republican nominee Roy Mitchell with 80.65% of the vote.

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