1956 United States Senate election in Maryland
election in Maryland
The 1956 United States Senate election in Maryland was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Marshall Butler was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democratic businessman George P. Mahoney.
As of 2023, this was the last time Maryland voted simultaneously for a Republican presidential candidate and a Republican senate candidate. This was the first time ever that Maryland re-elected a Republican Senator.
Republican primary
Candidates
John Marshall Butler, incumbent Senator since 1951
Earl E. Knepper
Henry J. Laque Jr.
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
George P. Mahoney, Baltimore businessman and 1952 nominee for Senate
Millard Tydings, former Senator from 1927 to 1951
Results
After winning the primary, Tydings was forced to withdraw from the race due to ill health. Mahoney replaced him on the general election ticket.
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