The 1956 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1956. Democratic nominee Luther E. Barnhardt defeated Republican nominee Joseph A. Dunn with 66.71% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 26, 1956.
Democratic primary
Candidates Luther E. Barnhardt, State Senator Alonzo C. Edwards, State Representative Kidd Brewer Gurney P. Hood, former North Carolina Commissioner of Banks James V. Whitfield, State Senator
Results
General election
Candidates Luther E. Barnhardt, Democratic Joseph A. Dunn, Republican
Results
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