1952 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

1952 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 4, 1952 1954 →
 
Nominee Edward F. Arn Charles Rooney
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 491,338 363,482
Percentage 56.34% 41.68%

County results
Arn:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Rooney:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Edward F. Arn
Republican

Elected Governor

Edward F. Arn
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on August 5, 1952.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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  • Charles Rooney
  • Robert G. Martin
  • David S. Downing
  • Henry D. Parkinson
  • Ewell Stewart

Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
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

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Edward F. Arn, Republican
  • Charles Rooney, Democratic

Other candidates

  • David C. White, Prohibition
  • W. W. Tamplin, Socialist

Results

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1952 Kansas gubernatorial election[2]
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

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  1. ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 13, 2020.