1956 United States Senate election in Louisiana
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The 1956 United States Senate election in Louisiana was held on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Russell B. Long won re-election to a third term.
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At this time, Louisiana was a one-party state. Long's victory in the July 31 primary was tantamount to election, and he was unopposed in the general election.