1956 Missouri Secretary of State election
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November 6, 1956
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The 1956 Missouri Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 1956, in order to elect the secretary of state of Missouri. Democratic nominee and incumbent secretary of state Walter H. Toberman defeated Republican nominee Jesse E. Smith.
General election
On election day, November 6, 1956, Democratic nominee Walter H. Toberman won re-election by a margin of 152,339 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Jesse E. Smith, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of secretary of state. Toberman was sworn in for his third term on January 14, 1957.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Walter H. Toberman (incumbent) | 971,494 | 54.25 | |
| Republican | Jesse E. Smith | 819,155 | 45.75 | |
| Total votes | 1,790,649 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
- ↑ "MO Secretary of State". ourcampaigns.com. February 26, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-30.