1956 United States Senate election in Kentucky

The regular-term 1956 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 6, 1956. Democratic Sen. Earle Clements was defeated for re-election by Republican U.S. Representative Thruston B. Morton.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 29, 1956.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Earle Clements, incumbent U.S. Senator
• Joe B. Bates, former U.S. Representative from Raceland
• Rev. James L. Delk, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 1946 and 1950

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Julian H. Golden, former State Senator, former attorney for the National Park Service
• Thruston B. Morton, former U.S. Representative, former Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
• Granville P. Thomas, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 8th congressional district in 1954

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1956 United States Senate elections

References

Bibliography