1956 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1956 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ben Ramsey won re-election as he faced no opposition.
Results
On election day, November 6, 1956, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Ben Ramsey won re-election as he faced no opposition, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Ramsey was sworn in for his fourth term on January 15, 1957.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ben Ramsey (incumbent) | 1,447,266 | 99.98 | |
| Scattering | 234 | 0.02 | ||
| Total votes | 1,447,500 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1956 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Texas". uselectionatlas.org. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
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