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The 1956 Illinois gubernatorial election was held in Illinois on November 6, 1956.[1] Incumbent Governor William Stratton, a Republican, narrowly won reelection to a second term. Stratton's narrow victory came despite the fact that the Republican ticket of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon carried the state of Illinois in a landslide in the presidential election.[2]
Election information[edit]
The primaries and general election both coincided with those for federal offices (United States President, House, and United States Senate) and those for other state offices. The election was part of the 1956 Illinois elections.
Turnout[edit]
In the primaries, turnout was 32.56%, with a total of 1,620,871 votes cast.[1][3]
In the general election, turnout was 82.69%, with a total of 4,314,611 ballots cast.[1][4]
Primaries[edit]
Primaries were held on April 10, 1960.[1]
Democratic primary[edit]
Cook County Treasurer[5][6] Herbert C. Paschen won the Democratic primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Herbert C. Paschen | 475,813 | 57.80 | |
| Democratic | Morris B. Sachs | 347,458 | 42.20 | |
| Write-in | Others | 10 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 823,281 | 100 | ||
Republican primary[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William G. Stratton (incumbent) | 556,909 | 69.82 | |
| Republican | Warren E. Wright | 187,645 | 23.53 | |
| Republican | Lar "America Fist" Daly | 24,808 | 3.11 | |
| Republican | Sidney McKee Ward | 15,979 | 2.00 | |
| Republican | Anthony A. Polley | 12,217 | 1.53 | |
| Write-in | Others | 32 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 797,590 | 100 | ||
General election[edit]
Democratic nominee Herbert C. Paschen became embroiled in scandal related to his tenure as Cook County Treasurer.[6] Paschen withdrew as the nominee.[7] Paschen was replaced by Richard B. Austin as Democratic nominee.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William G. Stratton (incumbent) | 2,171,786 | 50.34 | |
| Democratic | Richard B. Austin | 2,134,909 | 49.48 | |
| Socialist Labor | Edward C. Cross | 7,874 | 0.18 | |
| Write-in | Others | 42 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 4,314,611 | 100 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "OFFICIAL VOTE of the STATE OF ILLINOIS Cast at the GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 1956 JUDICIAL ELECTION, 1955, 1956 • PRIMARY ELECTION GENERAL PRIMARY, APRIL 10 1958" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 4, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Former Illinois Governor William G. Stratton dies at 86". The Quad-City Times. Associated Press. March 3, 2001. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "OFFICIAL VOTE Cast at the PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 16, 1982" (PDF). www.elections.il.gov. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 4, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "OFFICIAL VOTE Cast at the GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 1982" (PDF). www.elections.il.gov. Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 4, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Herbert C. Paschen". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "National Affairs: Substitution in Illinois". Time. September 17, 1956. Retrieved December 21, 2020.