1952 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1952 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Republican nominee George N. Craig defeated Democratic nominee John A. Watkins with 55.68% of the vote.

1952 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee George N. Craig John A. Watkins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,075,685 841,984
Percentage 55.68% 43.58%
Governor before election

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

 Elected Governor

George N. Craig
Republican

Elections in Indiana

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • George N. Craig, Republican
  • John A. Watkins, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Lester N. Abel, Prohibition
  • Samuel Boorda, Progressive
  • Charles Ginsberg, Socialist Labor

Results
1952 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican George N. Craig 1,075,685 55.68%
Democratic John A. Watkins 841,984 43.58%
Prohibition Lester N. Abel 12,554 0.65%
Progressive Samuel Boorda 920 0.05%
Socialist Labor Charles Ginsberg 726 0.04%
Majority 233,701
Turnout 1,931,869
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State". Books.google.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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