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The1956 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 6, 1956. IncumbentDemocratic U.S. SenatorRussell B. Long won re-election to a third term.
At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state. Long's victory in the July 31 primary wastantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.
The Democratic primary was held on July 31, 1956.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Russell B. Long (incumbent) | unopposed | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Russell B. Long (incumbent) | 335,564 | 100.00% | |
| Turnout | 335,564 | |||
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