1952 Wisconsin gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1952 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1954 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
Next Year:1954
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:Walter J. Kohler Jr. Crop.png
Nominee1:Walter J. Kohler Jr.
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,009,171
Percentage1:62.50%
Nominee2:William Proxmire
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:601,844
Percentage2:37.27%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Walter J. Kohler Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Walter J. Kohler Jr.
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1952 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr. defeated Democratic nominee William Proxmire with 62.50% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Toepel . M. J. . Kuehn . Hazel L. . 1952 . The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1952 . State of Wisconsin . 43 .