1952 Vermont gubernatorial election
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The 1952 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Lee E. Emerson ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Robert W. Larrow and write-in candidate Henry D. Vail.
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November 4, 1952
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Emerson: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90-100% Larrow: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% Vail: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% No Vote/Data: | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Republican primary
Candidates
- Lee E. Emerson, incumbent Governor of Vermont[1]
- Henry D. Vail, state senator[1]
Endorsements
Henry Vail
Individuals
- Merritt A. Edson, director of the National Rifle Association; former commissioner of the Vermont State Police, and former Major general[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lee E. Emerson (inc.) | 35,296 | 51.9 | ||
| Republican | Henry D. Vail | 32,698 | 48.1 | ||
| Republican | Other | 12 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 68,006 | 100.0 | |||
Democratic primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert W. Larrow | 5,184 | 98.8 | ||
| Democratic | Other | 63 | 1.2 | ||
| Total votes | 5,247 | 100.0 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lee E. Emerson (inc.) | 78,338 | 51.9 | ||
| Democratic | Robert W. Larrow | 60,051 | 39.8 | ||
| Write-In | Henry D. Vail | 12,447 | 8.3 | ||
| N/A | Other | 26 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 150,862 | 100.0 | |||
