The 1956 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Russell B. Long won re-election to a third term.
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Parish results Long: >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state. Long's victory in the July 31 primary was tantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.
The Democratic primary was held on July 31, 1956.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Russell B. Long (incumbent) | unopposed |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Russell B. Long (incumbent) | 335,564 | 100.00% | |
Turnout | 335,564 | |||
Democratic hold |