1956 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1956 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1956. Democratic nominee Luther E. Barnhardt defeated Republican nominee Joseph A. Dunn with 66.71% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 26, 1956.

Candidates

 * Luther E. Barnhardt, State Senator
 * Alonzo C. Edwards, State Representative
 * Kidd Brewer
 * Gurney P. Hood, former North Carolina Commissioner of Banks
 * James V. Whitfield, State Senator

Candidates

 * Luther E. Barnhardt, Democratic
 * Joseph A. Dunn, Republican