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1956 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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Elections in Nebraska |
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Government |
The 1956 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956, and featured incumbent Governor Victor E. Anderson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Frank Sorrell, as well as independent George Morris, to win a second two-year term in office.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ted Baum
- Frank Sorrell, former member of the Nebraska Legislature
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Frank Sorrell | 43,301 | 69.86 | |
Democratic | Ted Baum | 18,667 | 30.12 | |
Democratic | Write-in | 16 | 0.03 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Victor E. Anderson, incumbent Governor
- Edwin L. Hart, plastics company owner[2]