1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 6, 1956 1958 →
 
Nominee Lane Dwinell John Shaw
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 141,578 117,117
Percentage 54.73% 45.27%

County results
Dwinell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Shaw:      60–70%

Governor before election

Lane Dwinell
Republican

Elected Governor

Lane Dwinell
Republican

The 1956 New Hampshire gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Lane Dwinell defeated Democratic nominee John Shaw with 54.73% of the vote.