1956 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1956 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee Harold W. Handley defeated Democratic nominee Ralph Tucker with 55.61% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Harold W. Handley, Republican, Lieutenant Governor under George N. Craig
 * Ralph Tucker, Democratic, Mayor of Terre Haute

Other candidates
 * J. Ralston Miller, Prohibition
 * Merle N. Miller, Socialist Labor