1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Edward V. Long defeated Republican nominee Richard M. Webster with 53.49% of the vote.

1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956

Nominee Edward V. Long Richard M. Webster Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 958,011 832,918 Percentage 53.49% 46.51%

County results Long:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90% Webster:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Lieutenant Governor before election James T. Blair Jr. Democratic Elected Lieutenant Governor Edward V. Long Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1956.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edward V. Long, State Senator
• Tom A. Shockley
• Harry E. Kemp
• Charles C. Hurst
• John Hosmer
• Samuel Van D. Williams

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward V. Long	230,348	56.45
	Democratic	Tom A. Shockley	57,484	14.09
	Democratic	Harry E. Kemp	41,902	10.27
	Democratic	Charles C. Hurst	34,918	8.56
	Democratic	John Hosmer	27,021	6.62
	Democratic	Samuel Van D. Williams	16,355	4.01
Total votes			408,028	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edward V. Long, Democratic
• Richard M. Webster, Republican

Results

1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Edward V. Long	958,011	53.49%
	Republican	Richard M. Webster	832,918	46.51%
Majority			125,093
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing