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The1956 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956.
IncumbentRepublicanGovernorJ. Caleb Boggs defeatedDemocratic nominee James Hoge Tyler McConnell with 51.95% of the vote.
Nominations were made by party conventions.
The Democratic convention was held on August 30 atDover.
The Republican convention was held on August 29 at the Capitol Theater,Dover.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | J. Caleb Boggs (incumbent) | 91,965 | 51.95% | ||
| Democratic | J. H. Tyler McConnell | 85,047 | 48.05% | ||
| Majority | 6,918 | 3.90% | |||
| Turnout | 177,012 | 100.00% | |||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
