1952 Kansas gubernatorial election
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 County results Arn: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Rooney: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1952.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Charles Rooney
- Robert G. Martin
- David S. Downing
- Henry D. Parkinson
- Ewell Stewart
Results
| 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edward F. Arn (incumbent) | 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 | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
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