1952 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

1952 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Edward F. Arn Charles Rooney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 491,338 363,482
Percentage 56.34% 41.68%
Governor before election

Edward F. Arn
Republican

 Elected Governor

Edward F. Arn
Republican

Elections in Kansas

Primary elections

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

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

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles Rooney 35,967 33.21
Democratic Robert G. Martin 23,021 21.25
Democratic David S. Downing 22,319 20.61
Democratic Henry D. Parkinson 20,314 18.75
Democratic Ewell Stewart 6,698 6.18
Total votes 108,319 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Edward F. Arn, Republican
  • Charles Rooney, Democratic

Other candidates

  • David C. White, Prohibition
  • W. W. Tamplin, Socialist

Results
1952 Kansas gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Edward F. Arn 491,338 56.34%
Democratic Charles Rooney 363,482 41.68%
Prohibition David C. White 15,369 1.76%
Socialist W. W. Tamplin 1,950 0.22%
Majority 127,856
Turnout 872,139
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
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