1956 Delaware gubernatorial election

1956 Delaware gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 6, 1956 1960 →
 
Nominee J. Caleb Boggs James Hoge Tyler McConnell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 91,965 85,047
Percentage 51.95% 48.05%

County results

Boggs:      50–60%

McConnell:      50–60%

Governor before election

J. Caleb Boggs
Republican

Elected Governor

J. Caleb Boggs
Republican

The 1956 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.

Incumbent Republican Governor J. Caleb Boggs defeated Democratic nominee James Hoge Tyler McConnell with 51.95% of the vote.