1956 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska

none February 2026 February 2026 1956 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska Nebraska legislative no 1954 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1954 1958 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska 1958 All 4 Nebraska seats to the United States House of Representatives November 6, 1956 Republican Party (United States) 4 4 323,641 59.23% Democratic Party (United States) 0 0 220,372 40.33% The 1956 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska were held on November 6, 1956, to elect the state of Nebraska's four members to the United States House of Representatives. Overview 1956 United States House of Representatives elections in NebraskaOfficial Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1956, General Election, November 6, 1956 Marsh Frank Nebraska Secretary of State 1956 https://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/S1200/S001-1956prim_gen.pdf February 15, 2026PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 323,641 59.23% 4 Democratic 220,372 40.33% 0 Independent 2,389 0.44% 0 — Write-ins 27 0.00% 0 — Totals 546,429 100.00% 4 — District 1 Incumbent Republican Congressman Phil Weaver ran for re-election to a second term.Weaver To Seek Re-Election Lincoln Journal January 25, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/191391968/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 He defeated Richard Johnson, a student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, in the Republican primary, and was challenged by perennial candidate Samuel Freeman, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Weaver defeated Freeman in a landslide, winning re-election with 67 percent of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Phil Weaver, incumbent U.S. Representative Richard W. Johnson, University of Nebraska student, U.S. Marine Corps veteranAg Student Files for Congress Lincoln Journal February 20, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/191392066/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Results Republican primary results Phil Weaver (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 21,673 72.98% Richard W. Johnson Republican Party (United States) 8,023 27.02% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 2 0.01% 29,698 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Samuel Freeman, perennial candidateElection Must Be Due; Freeman Files Again Fairbury Journal-News November 10, 1955 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fairbury-journal-news/191392165/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Clair A. Callan, businessmanClair Callan of Odell files for Congress on the Demo ticket Beatrice Daily Sun March 9, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/beatrice-daily-sun/191392292/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Samuel Freeman Democratic Party (United States) 8,214 56.52% Clair A. Callan Democratic Party (United States) 6,318 43.48% 14,532 100.00% General election Candidates Phil Weaver (Republican) Samuel Freeman (Democratic) Results 1956 Nebraska's 1st congressional district general election results Phil Weaver (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 102,012 66.95% Samuel Freeman Democratic Party (United States) 50,351 33.05% Write-ins 6 0.00% 152,369 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 2 Incumbent Republican Congressman Jackson B. Chase declined to seek re-election to a second term, observing that he "had no intention of seeking a second term," and instead sought to return to the Fourth Judicial District Court, where he had served prior to his election in 1954.Chase: Re-election Was Never Aim Omaha World-Herald December 29, 1955 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/191392399/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Former Omaha Mayor Glenn Cunningham won the Republican primary and faced former State Senator Joseph Benesch, who narrowly won the Democratic primary, and independent Al Misegadis in the general election. Cunningham defeated Benesch, winning his first term with 53 percent of the vote to Benesch's 45 percent. Republican primary Candidates Glenn Cunningham, former Mayor of OmahaCunningham Running For Congress Lincoln Journal April 5, 1956 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/191392813/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Warren R. Swigart, Omaha City Councilman, Public Property CommissionerSwigart Files For Congress Lincoln Journal March 3, 1956 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/191392901/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Paul S. Kruger, campaign stafferGOP Nomination Is Paul Kruger's Aim York Daily News-Times February 2, 1956 5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-york-daily-news-times/191392653/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 William H. Thomas, attorneyWilliam Thomas Candidate for Representative Norfolk Daily News February 10, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/norfolk-daily-news/191393148/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Tom P. Epsen, businessmanTom P. Epsen Seeks Office Omaha World-Herald February 7, 1956 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/191393203/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Results Republican primary results Glenn Cunningham Republican Party (United States) 9,297 36.50% Warren R. Swigart Republican Party (United States) 6,078 23.86% Paul S. Kruger Republican Party (United States) 5,431 21.32% William H. Thomas Republican Party (United States) 3,395 13.33% Tom P. Epsen Republican Party (United States) 1,271 4.99% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 1 0.00% 25,473 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Joseph Benesch, former State Senator, 1954 Democratic candidate for the U.S. SenateBenesch in Race for Congressman Omaha World-Herald April 5, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/191393328/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Philip A. Allen, news reporter, 1946 Democratic nominee for Iowa's 7th congressional districtBrief Biographies of Primary Candidates for Congress Post Omaha World-Herald May 2, 1956 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/191393567/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Mabel Gillespie, former State Representative, 1954 Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Clayton Shrout, attorney, former Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic PartyClayton Shrout Plans for Race Omaha World-Herald March 30, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/191393954/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 J. Emmet McArdle, farmer Results Democratic primary results Joseph Benesch Democratic Party (United States) 5,260 24.88% Philip A. Allen Democratic Party (United States) 5,186 24.53% Mabel Gillespie Democratic Party (United States) 4,762 22.53% Clayton Shrout Democratic Party (United States) 2,971 14.05% J. Emmet McArdle Democratic Party (United States) 2,958 13.99% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 3 0.01% 21,140 100.00% General election Candidates Glenn Cunningham (Republican) Joseph Benesch (Democratic) Al Misegadis (Independent)Hart Jack Misegadis Runs One-Man Crusade Lincoln Journal October 24, 1956 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/191394115/ Newspapers.com February 14, 2026 Results 1956 Nebraska's 2nd congressional district general election results Glenn Cunningham Republican Party (United States) 77,253 53.39% Joseph Benesch Democratic Party (United States) 65,039 44.95% Al Misegadis Independent (politician) 2,389 1.65% Write-ins 12 0.01% 144,693 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 3 Incumbent Republican Congressman R. D. Harrison ran for re-election to another term. He was challenged in the Republican primary by State Senator Lester Anderson and former South Sioux City Mayor Merle Haynes. Harrison won the primary with a narrow majority, receiving 51 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election, where he was opposed by Democratic nominee Lawrence Brock, the former Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic Party. Harrison only narrowly defeated Brock, winning by just 246 votes.Harrison's Re-election Confirmed Omaha World-Herald November 29, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/191395053/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Brock considered contesting the election before the U.S. House Committee on Elections,Brock Plans Contesting Of Congress Race Alliance Times-Herald December 3, 1956 3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-alliance-times-herald/191395229/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 but ultimately conceded the race.Brock Won't File Election Contest Omaha World-Herald December 20, 1956 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/191395158/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Republican primary Candidates R. D. Harrison, incumbent U.S. RepresentativeHarrison to Run Again for Congress Wausa Gazette April 5, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wausa-gazette/191394498/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Merle A. Haynes, former Mayor of South Sioux City Lester H. Anderson, State Senator E. A. Carlson, farmer Results Republican primary results R. D. Harrison (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 12,193 50.53% Merle A. Haynes Republican Party (United States) 5,543 22.97% Lester H. Anderson Republican Party (United States) 3,977 16.48% E. A. Carlson Republican Party (United States) 2,415 10.01% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 1 0.00% 24,129 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Lawrence Brock, former Chairman of the Nebraska Democratic PartyCongress Seat Sought By Brock Lincoln Star March 28, 1956 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lincoln-star/191396394/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Ernest M. Luther, farmer, 1954 Democratic nominee for Congress Jesse F. Tepner, automobile dealer, 1954 Democratic candidate for Congress Results Democratic primary results Lawrence Brock Democratic Party (United States) 6,522 47.35% Ernest M. Luther Democratic Party (United States) 4,388 31.85% Jesse F. Tepner Democratic Party (United States) 2,865 20.80% 13,775 100.00% General election Candidates R. D. Harrison (Republican) Lawrence Brock (Democratic) Results 1956 Nebraska's 3rd congressional district general election results R. D. Harrison (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 62,645 50.10% Lawrence Brock Democratic Party (United States) 62,399 49.90% Scattering 1 0.00% 125,045 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 4 Incumbent Republican Congressman Arthur L. Miller ran for re-election. He won the Republican primary in a landslide over dentist Howard Eby, and was challenged by Carlton W. Laird, his Democratic opponent from 1954, in the general election. Miller defeated Laird by a wide margin, winning 66 percent of the vote to Laird's 34 percent. Republican primary Candidates Arthur L. Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative Howard F. Eby, dentistSt. Paul Dentist Files From Fourth District Omaha World-Herald January 17, 1956 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/evening-world-herald/191395896/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Results Republican primary results Arthur L. Miller (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 20,927 85.84% Howard F. Eby Republican Party (United States) 3,449 14.15% Scattering Republican Party (United States) 3 0.01% 24,379 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Carlton W. Laird, factory manager, 1954 Democratic nominee for CongressCarlton Laird Is Candidate For Congress Star-Herald February 8, 1956 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-herald/191395991/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Carlton W. Laird Democratic Party (United States) 10,750 99.92% Scattering Democratic Party (United States) 9 0.08% 10,759 100.00% General election Candidates Arthur L. Miller (Republican) Carlton W. Laird (Democratic) Results 1956 Nebraska's 4th congressional district general election results Arthur L. Miller (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 81,731 65.74% Carlton W. Laird Democratic Party (United States) 42,583 34.25% Scattering 8 0.01% 124,322 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References See also 1956 United States House of Representatives elections 1956 Nebraska Category:1956 Nebraska elections