1956 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1956 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Republican nominee C. William O'Neill defeated Democratic nominee Michael DiSalle with 56.04% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 8, 1956.

Candidates

 * Michael DiSalle, former Mayor of Toledo
 * John E. Sweeney, former Ohio Secretary of State
 * Robert W. Reider
 * Frank X. Kryzan, Mayor of Youngstown
 * Oscar L. Fleckner

Candidates

 * C. William O'Neill, Ohio Attorney General
 * John William Brown, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * C. William O'Neill, Republican
 * Michael DiSalle, Democratic