For related races, see 1956 United States gubernatorial elections.
1956 Arizona gubernatorial election
← 1954
November 6, 1956
1958 →
Nominee
Ernest McFarland
Horace B. Griffen
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Republican
Popular vote
171,848
116,744
Percentage
59.5%
40.5%
County results McFarland: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
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Ernest McFarland
Democratic
Elected Governor
Ernest McFarland
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The 1956 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Governor Ernest McFarland ran for reelection to a second term. Ernest McFarland defeated longtime The Arizona Republic journalist and Republican nominee Horace B. Griffen in the general election by a wide margin.
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