1952 Michigan gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1952 Michigan gubernatorial election
Country:Michigan
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 Michigan gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1954 Michigan gubernatorial election
Next Year:1954
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Turnout:44.98%
Image1:File:G. Mennen Williams 1959.png
Nominee1:G. Mennen Williams
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,431,893
Percentage1:49.96%
Nominee2:Frederick M. Alger Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,423,275
Percentage2:49.66%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:G. Mennen Williams
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:G. Mennen Williams
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1952 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat G. Mennen Williams defeated Republican nominee Frederick M. Alger Jr. with 49.96% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Primaries

The primary elections occurred on August 5, 1952.[1]

Republican primary

Notes and References

  1. Book: Michigan . 1955 . Michigan manual. 1953-54. . . en .