1952 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1952 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1948 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1948
Next Election:1956 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1956
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:George N. Craig
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,075,685
Percentage1:55.68%
Nominee2:John A. Watkins
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:841,984
Percentage2:43.58%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Henry F. Schricker
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George N. Craig
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1952 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Republican nominee George N. Craig defeated Democratic nominee John A. Watkins with 55.68% of the vote. Craig and Handley became the first gubernatorial ticket in Indiana history to receive more than one million votes.

General election

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