1956 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 1956 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee Vernon Wallace Thomson defeated Democratic nominee William Proxmire with 51.89% of the vote.

1956 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Vernon W. Thomson William Proxmire
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 808,273 749,421
Percentage 51.89% 48.11%
County results
Thomson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Proxmire:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Walter J. Kohler Jr.
Republican

 Elected Governor

Vernon Wallace Thomson
Republican

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