1956 Florida gubernatorial election

LeRoy Collins Democratic LeRoy Collins Democratic 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 were held on May 8, 1956.

[1] 34.1% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.

[2]

Democratic Primary by county
Collins
  • 30–40%
  • 40–50%
  • 50–60%
  • 60–70%
  • 70–80%
Lowry
  • 30–40%
  • 40–50%
  • 50–60%
Bryant
  • 50–60%
Warren
  • 30–40%
  • 50–60%
  • 70–80%