The 1956 United States Senate election in Ohio took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Senator
George H. Bender, who won a special election to complete the term of the late Senator
Robert A. Taft, ran for re-election to a full six-year term. He was defeated by Democratic Governor
Frank Lausche.
General election
Candidates
*George H. Bender, incumbent Senator since 1954 (Republican)
*Frank J. Lausche, Governor of Ohio (1945–47 and since 1949) (Democratic)
Results
See also
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1956 United States Senate elections
The 1956 United States Senate elections were elections for the United States Senate that coincided with the 1956 United States presidential election, re-election of President of the United States, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The 32 seats of ...
References
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1956
Events
January
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Ohio
United States Senate