1956 United States Senate election in Utah explained

Election Name:1956 United States Senate election in Utah
Country:Utah
Flag Year:1922
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 United States Senate election in Utah
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1962 United States Senate election in Utah
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 6, 1956
Image1:File: Wallace Bennett.jpg
Nominee1:Wallace F. Bennett
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:178,261
Percentage1:53.96%
Nominee2:Alonzo F. Hopkin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:152,120
Percentage2:46.04%
Map Size:230px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Wallace F. Bennett
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Wallace F. Bennett
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1956 United States Senate election in Utah took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Senator Wallace F. Bennett won re-election to a second term.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1956.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . September 12, 1956 . Gov. Lee Loses in Bid For Third Term in Utah . Evening star . Washington, D.C. . A-4 . 11 September 2024.