1956 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

The 1956 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Alexander Wiley was re-elected to a fourth term in office. He survived a close primary challenge from U.S. Representative Glenn R. Davis before defeating Henry Maier in the general election. This election marks the last Senate election in Wisconsin to date in which the Republican candidate won Milwaukee County.

1956 United States Senate election in Wisconsin

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Alexander Wiley Henry Maier
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 892,473 627,903
Percentage 58.59% 41.22%

County results
Wiley:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Maier:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Alexander Wiley
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Alexander Wiley
Republican

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