1956 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1956 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers did not run for a fourth term. Senator Price Daniel won the election with over 78% of the vote.

1956 Texas gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Price Daniel William R. Bryant W. Lee O'Daniel (write-in)
Party Democratic Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,350,736 261,283 110,234
Percentage 78.3% 15.2% 6.4%

County results
Daniel:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
No Vote:      


Governor before election

Allan Shivers
Democratic


Elected Governor

Price Daniel
Democratic

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