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The 1956 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.
Incumbent Republican Governor J. Caleb Boggs defeated Democratic nominee James Hoge Tyler McConnell with 51.95% of the vote.
Nominations
Nominations were made by party conventions.
Democratic nomination
The Democratic convention was held on August 30 at Dover.
Candidate
- J. H. Tyler McConnell, secretary of the Hercules Power Co., unanimous[1]
Republican nomination
The Republican convention was held on August 29 at the Capitol Theater, Dover.[2]
Candidate
- J. Caleb Boggs, incumbent Governor, unopposed[3]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | J. Caleb Boggs | 91,965 | 51.95% | ||
| Democratic | J. H. Tyler McConnell | 85,047 | 48.05% | ||
| Majority | 6,918 | 3.90% | |||
| Turnout | 177,012 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "Boggs to face McConnell in Delaware race". Evening star. Washington, D.C. 31 August 1956. p. A-3. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Stevenson hit by McKeldin". Evening star. Washington, D.C. 29 August 1956. p. A-6. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Two on GOP slate are pros". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. 30 August 1956. p. 6. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "DE Governor, 1956". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Glashan 1979, pp. 52–53.
- ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 46.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
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