1956 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1956 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Joseph B. Johnson ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate E. Frank Branon.

1956 Vermont gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956 (1956-11-06)
 
Nominee Joseph B. Johnson E. Frank Branon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 88,379 65,420
Percentage 57.5% 42.5%

County results
Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Branon:      50–60%

Governor before election

Joseph B. Johnson
Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Johnson
Republican

Republican primary

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Joseph B. Johnson (inc.) 45,764 99.8
Republican Other 76 0.2
Total votes '45,840' '100'

Democratic primary

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic E. Frank Branon 8,322 99.9
Democratic Other 10 0.1
Total votes '8,332' '100'

General election

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1956[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Joseph B. Johnson (inc.) 88,379 57.5
Democratic E. Frank Branon 65,420 42.5
N/A Other 10 0.0
Total votes '153,809' '100'

References

  1. "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.


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