The 1956 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee George Docking defeated Republican nominee Warren W. Shaw with 55.46% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 7, 1956.
Democratic primary
Candidates George Docking, businessman Harry Hines Woodring, former governor and United States Secretary of War
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Warren W. Shaw, state representative Fred Hall, incumbent governor Francis Holton John O. Stewart
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates George Docking, Democratic Warren W. Shaw, Republican
Other candidates Harry O. Lytle Jr., Prohibition
Results
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