The 1956 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democratic Senator Sam Ervin was re-elected to a second term in office over Republican farmer and businessman Joel Johnson.
Democratic primary Candidates Sam Ervin, incumbent Senator since 1954 Marshall C. Kurfees, Mayor of Winston-Salem
17.6% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.
Results
General election Results
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