1956 United States Senate election in Idaho

The 1956 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Senator Herman Welker was defeated for re-election by Democratic nominee Frank Church.

1956 United States Senate election in Idaho

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Frank Church Herman Welker Glen H. Taylor (Write-in)
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 149,096 102,781 13,415
Percentage 56.20% 38.74% 5.06%

County results
Church:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Welker:      40–50%      50-60%

U.S. senator before election

Herman Welker
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Frank Church
Democratic

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