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. in a landslide 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:      60โ€“70%      70โ€“80%      80โ€“90%      >90%

Governor before election

LeRoy Collins
Democratic

Elected Governor

LeRoy Collins
Democratic

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