1956 Vermont gubernatorial election

1956 Vermont gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 6, 1956 (1956-11-06) 1958 →
 
Nominee Joseph B. Johnson E. Frank Branon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 88,379 65,420
Percentage 57.5% 42.5%

County results
Johnson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Branon:      50–60%

Governor before election

Joseph B. Johnson
Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Johnson
Republican

The 1956 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Joseph B. Johnson ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate E. Frank Branon.