1956 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1956 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat G. Mennen Williams defeated Republican nominee Albert E. Cobo with 54.65% of the vote.

1956 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
Turnout47.86%
 
Nominee G. Mennen Williams Albert E. Cobo
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,666,689 1,376,376
Percentage 54.65% 45.13%

County results
Williams:      50–60%      60–70%
Cobo:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

G. Mennen Williams
Democratic

Elected Governor

G. Mennen Williams
Democratic

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