United States 1956 Election
60.6%
Turnout
61,607,208
Total Votes
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight D. Eisenhower | Republican | 35,579,180 | 57.4% |
| 2 | Adlai Stevenson II | Democratic | 26,028,028 | 42.0% |
Previous presidential election: 1952 – won by Dwight D. Eisenhower (turnout -2.7pp)