The 1956 British Columbia election was held on June 12, 1956, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. The election was won by the Social Credit Party, led by Premier W.A.C. Bennett, who was elected to a third consecutive term in office.

In the election, the Social Credit Party won 39 of the 48 seats in the legislature, while the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF), which later became the New Democratic Party (NDP), won 10 seats and the Liberals under Arthur Laing won 2 seats.

The campaign was marked by debates over economic and social issues, including the role of government in promoting economic growth, the provision of healthcare and education, and the development of natural resources. The Social Credit Party's campaign focused on issues such as economic development and the construction of hydroelectric dams and other infrastructure projects. Bennett was a charismatic and controversial figure in British Columbia politics, and his government's policies had helped to create jobs and grow the economy.

The CCF's campaign focused on issues such as social justice, environmental protection, and public ownership of resources. The party criticized the Social Credit government's policies on healthcare and education and argued that the province needed a more balanced approach.

The campaign was dominated by issues related to the economy and the role of the government in managing it. The Social Credit Party, led by Premier W.A.C. Bennett, emphasized its record of economic growth and development, pointing to the construction of new highways and bridges, as well as the expansion of resource industries such as mining and forestry. The Liberals, led by Arthur Laing, criticized the government's handling of public finances, accusing it of overspending and mismanagement. The CCF, led by Robert Strachan, advocated for a more active role for the government in the economy, calling for public ownership of key industries and increased social spending.

The campaign also saw controversy over the issue of compulsory union membership. The Social Credit government had introduced legislation to make union membership mandatory for workers in certain industries, which drew criticism from the Liberals and the CCF. The CCF also called for the repeal of the government's "right-to-work" law, which banned the practice of closed shops.

On election day, the Social Credit Party won a decisive victory, winning 39 of the 48 seats in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 2 seats, and the CCF won 10. The result was a disappointment for both the Liberals and the CCF, who had hoped to make gains at the expense of the Social Credit Party. The election marked the beginning of W.A.C. Bennett's long tenure as premier of British Columbia, which would last until 1972.