1956 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1956 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956, and featured incumbent Governor Victor E. Anderson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Frank Sorrell, as well as independent George Morris, to win a second two-year term in office.

1956 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Victor E. Anderson Frank Sorrell George Morris
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 308,293 228,048 31,583
Percentage 54.3% 40.2% 5.6%

County results
Anderson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Sorrell:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election

Victor E. Anderson
Republican

Elected Governor

Victor E. Anderson
Republican

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