The 1956 New York state election was held on November 6, 1956, to elect a U.S. Senator, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate.
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The Republican state convention met on September 10 at Albany, New York, and nominated New York State Attorney General Jacob K. Javits.[1]
The Democratic state convention met on September 10 at Albany, New York, and nominated Mayor of New York City Robert F. Wagner, Jr., for the U.S. Senate.[2]
The Liberal Party endorsed the Democrtaic nominee, Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr., for the U.S. Senate.[3]
On October 1, a movement was launched to vote for General of the Army Douglas MacArthur as a write-in candidate for the U.S. Senate.[4] On October 2, MacArthur disavowed the campaign, and stated that he was not a candidate.[5]
The Republican candidate was elected.
| Ticket / Office | U.S. Senator | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jacob K. Javits | 3,723,933 |
| Democratic | Robert F. Wagner, Jr. | 2,964,511 |
| Liberal | Robert F. Wagner, Jr. | 300,648 |
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