1956 United States Senate election in Idaho information
Election in Idaho
1956 United States Senate election in Idaho
← 1950
November 6, 1956
1962 →
Nominee
Frank Church
Herman Welker
Glen H. Taylor (Write-in)
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Popular vote
149,096
102,781
13,415
Percentage
56.20%
38.74%
5.06%
County results Church: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Welker: 40–50% 50-60%
U.S. senator before election
Herman Welker
Republican
Elected U.S. Senator
Frank Church
Democratic
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The 1956 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican Senator Herman Welker was defeated for re-election by Democratic nominee Frank Church.
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