1952 Missouri gubernatorial election

The Missouri gubernatorial election of 1952 was Missouri's 38th gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 4, 1952 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, former Governor Phil M. Donnelly, over the Republican candidate, former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Howard Elliott,[1] and candidates representing the Progressive, Socialist and Socialist Labor parties.

1952 Missouri gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Phil M. Donnelly Howard Elliott Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 983,166 886,370 Percentage 52.55% 47.37%

County results Donnelly:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Elliott:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%

Governor before election Forrest Smith Democratic Elected Governor Phil M. Donnelly Democratic

Results

1952 gubernatorial election, Missouri[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Phil M. Donnelly	983,166	52.55	-4.43
	Republican	Howard Elliott	886,370	47.37	+4.62
	Progressive	Howard Edsell	911	0.05	-0.13
	Socialist	Maurice R. Wheeler	316	0.02	-0.05
	Christian Nationalist	Don Lohbeck	195	0.01	+0.01
	Socialist Labor	Clara "Mrs. Anthony" Hayes	138	0.01	±0.00
Majority			96,796	5.17	-9.06
Turnout			1,871,096	47.31	+5.90
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Elliott, Howard". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
2. "MO Governor Race – Nov 04, 1952". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2013-02-07.