The regular-term 1956 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 6, 1956. Democratic Sen. Earle Clements was defeated for re-election by Republican U.S. Representative Thruston B. Morton.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 29, 1956.
Democratic primary Candidates Earle Clements, incumbent U.S. Senator Joe B. Bates, former U.S. Representative from Raceland Rev. James L. Delk, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in 1946 and 1950
Results
Republican primary Candidates Julian H. Golden, former State Senator, former attorney for the National Park Service Thruston B. Morton, former U.S. Representative, former Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs Granville P. Thomas, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 8th congressional district in 1954
Results
General election Results
See also 1956 United States Senate elections
References
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