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 County results Wiley: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Maier: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1956 United States Senate election in Wisconsin was held on November 6, 1956.IncumbentRepublican U.S. SenatorAlexander Wiley was re-elected to a fourth term in office. He survived a close primary challenge from U.S. RepresentativeGlenn R. Davis before defeatingHenry Maier in the general election. This election marks the last Senate election in Wisconsin to date in which the Republican candidate wonMilwaukee County.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alexander Wiley (incumbent) | 221,042 | 48.92% | |
| Republican | Glenn R. Davis | 211,016 | 46.70% | |
| Republican | Howard H. Boyle | 19,826 | 4.39% | |
| Total votes | 451,884 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alexander Wiley (incumbent) | 892,473 | 58.59% | ||
| Democratic | Henry Maier | 627,903 | 41.22% | ||
| Independent | Walter Semrau | 2,745 | 0.18% | ||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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