1952 Ohio gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 4, 1952
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 County results Lausche: 50–60% 60–70% Taft: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 6, 1952.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Lausche (incumbent) | 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
| 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Lausche (incumbent) | 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 | ||||
