1956 United States Senate election in Louisiana
The 1956 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Russell B. Long won re-election to a third term.
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At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state. Long's victory in the July 31 primary was tantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was held on July 31, 1956.[1]
Candidates
- Russell B. Long, incumbent U.S. Senator, unopposed[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Russell B. Long (incumbent) | unopposed | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Russell B. Long (incumbent) | 335,564 | 100.00% | |
| Turnout | 335,564 | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
- "Louisiana Vote Tests Power of Gov. Long Today". Evening star. Washington, D.C. July 31, 1956. p. A-4. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- "Louisiana Primary Is Test for Long". Evening star. Washington, D.C. July 30, 1956. p. A-5. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- "Long Setbacks Put Louisiana Politics in Spin". Evening star. Washington, D.C. August 1, 1956. p. A-5. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 124.
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 87.
- "LA US Senate, 1956". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- Clerk of the House of Representatives (1958). "Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 6, 1956" (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
Bibliography
- Congressional Elections, 1946-1996. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-248-4.
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