The 1956 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat LeRoy Collins defeated Republican nominee William A. Washburne Jr. in a landslide with 73.69% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.
Democratic primary 34.1% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.
Candidates LeRoy Collins, incumbent Governor Sumter de Leon Lowry Jr., businessman, retired National Guard general, opponent of racial integration, and anti-communist activist C. Farris Bryant, former State Representative Fuller Warren, former Governor Peaslee Streets W.B. "Bill" Price
Results
General election
Candidates LeRoy Collins, Democratic William A. Washburne Jr., Republican
Results
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