1956 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1956 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee C. William O'Neill defeated Democratic nominee Michael DiSalle with 56.04% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Michael DiSalle, former Mayor of Toledo
• John E. Sweeney, former Ohio Secretary of State
• Robert W. Reider
• Frank X. Kryzan, Mayor of Youngstown
• Oscar L. Fleckner

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• C. William O'Neill, Ohio Attorney General
• John William Brown, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Results

General election

Candidates

• C. William O'Neill, Republican
• Michael DiSalle, Democratic

Results

References