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.

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

Results
[[File:1956_Florida_Gubernatorial_Democratic_Primary_by_county.svg|thumb|Democratic Primary by county{{legend|#678cd7|Collins}}

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Candidates

 * LeRoy Collins, Democratic
 * William A. Washburne Jr., Republican