1952 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1952 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Charles Phelps Taft II with 55.90% of the vote.

1952 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Frank Lausche Charles Phelps Taft II Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 2,015,110 1,590,058 Percentage 55.90% 44.11%

County results Lausche:      50–60%      60–70% Taft:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Frank Lausche Democratic Elected Governor Frank Lausche Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 6, 1952.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank Lausche	511,153	100.00
Total votes			511,153	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Charles Phelps Taft II, Cincinnati City Councilman
• Thomas J. Herbert, former Governor
• Roscoe R. Walcutt, State Senator

Results

Republican primary results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Charles Phelps Taft II	413,431	47.47
	Republican	Thomas J. Herbert	343,646	39.46
	Republican	Roscoe R. Walcutt	113,898	13.08
Total votes			870,975	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, Democratic
• Charles Phelps Taft II, Republican

Results

1952 Ohio gubernatorial election[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Frank Lausche	2,015,110	55.90%
	Republican	Charles Phelps Taft II	1,590,058	44.11%
Majority			425,052
Turnout			3,605,168
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Democratic Primary: May 6, 1952". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
2. "Republican Primary: May 6, 1952". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
3. "General Election Overview: November 4, 1952". Sos.state.oh.us. Retrieved 2019-06-22.