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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 were held on August 5, 1952.[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 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| 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 | ||||
