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1956 Florida gubernatorial election
Nominee
LeRoy Collins
William A. Washburne Jr.
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
747,753
266,980
Percentage
73.69%
26.31%
County resultsCollins : 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Governor before election
LeRoy Collins
Democratic
Elected Governor
LeRoy Collins
Democratic
The 1956 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat LeRoy Collins defeated Republican nominee William A. Washburne Jr. with 73.69% of the vote.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.[1]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
LeRoy Collins , incumbent Governor
Sumter de Leon Lowry Jr. , businessman, retired National Guard general, opponent of racial integration, and anti-communist activist
C. Farris Bryant , former State Representative
Fuller Warren , former Governor
Peaslee Streets
W.B. "Bill" Price
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
LeRoy Collins, Democratic
William A. Washburne Jr., Republican
Results [ ]
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