The 1956 United States Senate election in California was held on November 6, 1956. Republican incumbent Thomas Kuchel was elected to a second term (and first full term) in office over Democratic state senator Richard B. Richards.
Republican primary Candidates Tilden W. Johnson Thomas Kuchel, incumbent U.S. senator since 1953 Raymond R. Pritchard Sam Yorty, former U.S. representative from Los Angeles and Democratic nominee for this seat in 1954 (cross-filing)
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Thomas Kuchel, incumbent U.S. senator since 1953 (cross-filing) Richard B. Richards, state senator from San Gabriel Sam Yorty, former U.S. representative from Los Angeles and nominee for this seat in 1954
Results
General election
Candidates
Ray Gourley (Prohibition) Thomas Kuchel, incumbent U.S. senator since 1953 (Republican) Richard B. Richards, state senator from San Gabriel (Democratic)
Results
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