1956 Florida gubernatorial election
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
Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.Democratic primary
34.1% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.Candidates
- LeRoy Collins, incumbent Governor
- Sumter de Leon Lowry Jr., businessman, retired National Guard general, opponent of racial integration, and anti-communist activist
- C. Farris Bryant, former State Representative
- Fuller Warren, former Governor
- Peaslee Streets
- W.B. "Bill" Price
General election
Candidates
- LeRoy Collins, Democratic
- William A. Washburne Jr., Republican