1956 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
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1956 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
| Nominee | Mike Monroney | Douglas McKeever |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Popular vote | 459,996 | 371,146 |
| Percentage | 55.35% | 44.65% |
County results
Monroney: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
McKeever: 50–60% 60–70%
Monroney: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
McKeever: 50–60% 60–70%
The 1956 United States Senate election in Oklahoma took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democratic Senator Mike Monroney ran for re-election to a second term. He avoided a contentious Democratic primary when Lieutenant Governor Cowboy Pink Williams declined to challenge him and easily won renomination. In the general election, he faced Republican state party chairman Douglas McKeever. Even though President Dwight D. Eisenhower was winning the state handily, Monroney won re-election by a wide margin.
Democratic primary
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Mike Monroney, incumbent U.S. Senator
- R. Os Doenges, school supply salesman[1]
- O. J. Fox, perennial candidate[2]
- George W. Wulff, Oklahoma City attorney[2]
Dropped out
[edit ]- Cowboy Pink Williams, Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma[2]
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Monroney (inc.) | 245,572 | 71.11% | |
| Democratic | R. Os Doenges | 54,546 | 15.79% | |
| Democratic | O. J. Fox | 29,825 | 8.64% | |
| Democratic | George W. Wulff | 15,397 | 4.46% | |
| Total votes | 345,340 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
[edit ]Candidates
[edit ]- Douglas McKeever, Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party [4]
- Paul V. Beck, State Representative from Tulsa County [5]
- Ernest G. Albright, Shawnee newspaperman[5]
- Dan M. Madrano, former State Representative from Tulsa County [5]
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Douglas McKeever | 24,447 | 55.52% | |
| Republican | Paul V. Beck | 7,666 | 17.41% | |
| Republican | Ernest G. Albright | 6,539 | 14.85% | |
| Republican | Dan M. Madrano | 5,379 | 12.22% | |
| Total votes | 44,031 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit ]Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Monroney (inc.) | 459,996 | 55.35% | +0.53% | |
| Republican | Douglas McKeever | 371,146 | 44.65% | −0.53% | |
| Majority | 88,850 | 10.69% | +1.07% | ||
| Turnout | 831,142 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "No Steam Up Yet In Race For US Senate: Senator Mike Is Favorite To Win; Opponents Deny It". Seminole Producer. Seminole, Okla. May 13, 1956. pp. 1–2. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c Sullivant, Otis (April 28, 1956). "Pink Williams Leaves Senate Field to Mike". Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Okla. p. 1. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c "1952-1956 Election Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "State GOP's Seek Runner For Senate". Okmulgee Daily Times. Okmulgee, Okla. February 23, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c "State Representative Enters Senate Race". Ponca City News. Ponca City, Okla. March 15, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved June 15, 2021.