The 1956 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat

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defeated

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nominee Albert E. Cobo with 54.65% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *

, Democratic * Albert E. Cobo, Republican Other candidates *Alfred T. Halsted, Prohibition

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on August 7, 1956.

Democratic primary

Republican primary

References

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November 1956 events in the United States