1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Edward V. Long Richard M. Webster
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 958,011 832,918
Percentage 53.49% 46.51%

County results
Long:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%
Webster:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Lieutenant Governor before election

James T. Blair Jr.
Democratic

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Edward V. Long
Democratic

The 1956 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1956. Democratic nominee Edward V. Long defeated Republican nominee Richard M. Webster with 53.49% of the vote.