1952 United States Senate election in New Jersey explained

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Howardalexandersmith.jpg
Nominee1:H. Alexander Smith
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:1,286,782
Percentage1:55.51%
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:1,011,187
Percentage2:43.62%
Map Size:280px
Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The United States Senate election of 1952 in New Jersey was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Republican Senator H. Alexander Smith was re-elected to a second term against Undersecretary of the Army Archibald S. Alexander. Both men were residents of Princeton.

As of 2023, this is the last time the Republicans won the Class 1 Senate seat in New Jersey or simultaneously held both seats in the state.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

See also

References