1952 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1952 Kansas gubernatorial election
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  1950 November 4, 1952 1954  
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Nominee Edward F. Arn Charles Rooney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote491,338363,482
Percentage56.34%41.68%

1952 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Arn:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Rooney:     40–50%     50–60%

Governor before election

Edward F. Arn
Republican

Elected Governor

Edward F. Arn
Republican

The 1952 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Edward F. Arn defeated Democratic nominee Charles Rooney with 56.34% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 5, 1952. [1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Charles Rooney
  • Robert G. Martin
  • David S. Downing
  • Henry D. Parkinson
  • Ewell Stewart

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Charles Rooney 35,967 33.21
Democratic Robert G. Martin23,02121.25
Democratic David S. Downing22,31920.61
Democratic Henry D. Parkinson20,31418.75
Democratic Ewell Stewart6,6986.18
Total votes108,319 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1952 Kansas gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Edward F. Arn (incumbent) 491,338 56.34%
Democratic Charles Rooney363,48241.68%
Prohibition David C. White15,3691.76%
Socialist W. W. Tamplin1,9500.22%
Majority127,856
Turnout 872,139
Republican hold Swing

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References

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  2. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN   9781483383026 . Retrieved April 13, 2020.