1956 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1956 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee C. William O'Neill defeated Democratic nominee Michael DiSalle with 56.04% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Michael DiSalle, former Mayor of Toledo
John E. Sweeney, former Ohio Secretary of State
Robert W. Reider
Frank X. Kryzan, Mayor of Youngstown
Oscar L. Fleckner

Republican primary

Candidates

C. William O'Neill, Ohio Attorney General
John William Brown, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

General election

Candidates

C. William O'Neill, Republican
Michael DiSalle, Democratic