1952 Arizona gubernatorial election
The 1952 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Governor John Howard Pyle, the first Republican elected to the office in two decades, ran for reelection to a second term.
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John Howard Pyle defeated Democratic nominee Joe C. Haldiman by a wide margin, becoming only the second Republican to be reelected to a consecutive term as Governor of Arizona in the state's history.
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Howard Pyle, incumbent Governor
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Joe C. Haldiman, State Senator
- Sam J. Head, Yavapai County Attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe C. Haldiman | 62,388 | 52.29% | |
| Democratic | Sam J. Head | 56,922 | 47.71% | |
| Total votes | 119,310 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Republican | John Howard Pyle | 156,592 | 60.16% | ||
| Democratic | Joe C. Haldiman | 103,693 | 39.84% | ||
| Majority | 52,899 | 20.32% | |||
| Turnout | 260,285 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
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