Election
American state election
The 1956 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat G. Mennen Williams defeated Republican nominee Albert E. Cobo with 54.65% of the vote.
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The 1956 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democrat G. Mennen Williams defeated Republican nominee Albert E. Cobo with 54.65% of the vote.
Michigan held primary elections on August 7, 1956.
Incumbent governor G. Mennen Williams was renominated for a fifth consecutive term without opposition.
Mayor of Detroit Albert E. Cobo defeated Donald S. Leonard for the Republican nomination.
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