1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election

The 1956 North Dakota gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee John E. Davis defeated Democratic nominee Wallace E. Warner with 58.46% of the vote.

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

Candidates

 * Wallace E. Warner, former North Dakota Attorney General

Candidates

 * John E. Davis, State Senator
 * Ray Schnell, former Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * John E. Davis, Republican
 * Wallace E. Warner, Democratic