1956 Florida gubernatorial election

The 1956 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat LeRoy Collins defeated Republican nominee William A. Washburne Jr. in a landslide with 73.69% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.

Democratic primary

34.1% of the voting age population participated in the 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

References

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