1956 United States Senate election in Ohio

The 1956 United States Senate election in Ohio took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Senator George H. Bender, who won a special election to complete the term of the late Senator Robert A. Taft, ran for re-election to a full six-year term. He was defeated by Democratic Governor Frank Lausche. As of 2023, this is the last time that an incumbent Senator from Ohio lost re-election for this seat.

1956 United States Senate election in Ohio

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Frank Lausche George H. Bender
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,864,589 1,660,910
Percentage 52.89% 47.11%

County results
Lausche:      50–60%      60–70%
Bender:     50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

George H. Bender
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Frank J. Lausche
Democratic

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