1952 United States Senate elections explained

Election Name:1952 United States Senate elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1912
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 United States Senate elections
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1954 United States Senate elections
Next Year:1954
Seats For Election:35 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
Majority Seats:49
Election Date:September 8 & November 4, 1952
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Races won
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Image1:StylesBridges(R-NH) (cropped, 3x4).jpg
Leader1:Styles Bridges
Leader Since1:January 8, 1952
Leaders Seat1:New Hampshire
Seats Before1:47
Seats After1:49
Seat Change1: 2
Popular Vote1:24,665,569
Percentage1:52.0%
1Data1:21
2Data1:23
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Leader2:Ernest McFarland
(Lost re-election)
Leader Since2:January 3, 1951
Leaders Seat2:Arizona
Seats Before2:49
Seats After2:47
Seat Change2: 2
Popular Vote2:21,236,793
Percentage2:44.8%
1Data2:14
2Data2:12
Map Size:320px
Majority Leader
Before Election:Ernest McFarland
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Robert A. Taft
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1952 United States Senate elections was an election for the United States Senate which coincided with the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower to the presidency by a large margin. The 32 Senate seats of Class 1 were contested in regular elections, and three special elections were held to fill vacancies. The Republicans took control of the Senate by managing to make a net gain of two seats. However, Wayne Morse (R-OR) became an independent forcing Republicans to rely on Vice President Richard Nixon's tie-breaking vote, although Republicans maintained a 48–47–1 plurality. Throughout the next Congress, Republicans were able to restore their 49–46–1 majority. This was the third time, as well as second consecutive, in which a sitting Senate leader lost his seat.

The 1952 United States Senate elections marked a significant shift in power, with the Republicans gaining control of the Senate by making a net gain of two seats.

This was the last time the Senate changed hands in a presidential election year until 1980 and the last time the Republicans won control of the Senate until 1980. As of 2020, this is the last time both houses simultaneously changed hands in a presidential year.[1]

Results summary

4749
DemocraticRepublican

Colored shading indicates party with largest share of that row.

PartiesTotal
DemocraticRepublicanOther
Last elections (1950)
Before these elections
4947096
Not up3526061
Up142135
<-- Gap for "Up" -->131932
112
011
Incumbent retired224
123
1 Democrat replaced by 1 Republican<--MD-->1
1304
Incumbent ran121931
61420
4 Republicans replaced by 4 Democrats<--MA, MO, MT, WA-->
5 Democrats replaced by 5 Republicans
9
112
1120031
Total elected1223035
Net change222
Nationwide vote21,236,79324,665,5691,534,83747,437,199
Share44.77%52.00%3.24%100%
Result4749096

Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives[2]

Gains, losses and holds

Retirements

One Republican and one Democrat retired instead of seeking re-election. One Republican and one Democrat also retired instead of finishing the unexpired term.

Defeats

Four Republicans and five Democrats sought re-election, and one Republican and one Democrat also sought election to run to finish the unexpired term or in the six-year term but lost in the primary or general election.

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Race summaries

Special elections during the 82nd Congress

In these special elections the winners were seated before January 3, 1953; ordered by election date, then state.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
Connecticut
(Class 3)
Republican1952 Interim appointee retired to run for the Class 1 seat.
New senator elected November 4, 1952.
Republican hold.
nowrap
Kentucky
(Class 2)
Democratic1951 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 4, 1952.
Republican gain.
nowrap
Michigan
(Class 1)
Democratic1951 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 4, 1952.
Republican gain.
Winner was also elected to the next term; see below.
nowrap
Nebraska
(Class 2)
Republican1951 Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected November 4, 1952.
Republican hold.
nowrap

Races leading to the 83rd Congress

In these general elections, the winner was seated on January 3, 1953; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 1 seats.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral
history
ArizonaDemocratic1940
1946
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap
CaliforniaRepublican1945
1946
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
ConnecticutDemocratic1949
1950
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap
DelawareRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
FloridaDemocratic1946
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
IndianaRepublican1944
1944
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MaineRepublican1940
1946
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
Incumbent resigned December 31, 1952.
nowrap
MarylandDemocratic1946Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap
MassachusettsRepublican1936
1942
1944
1946
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
MichiganDemocratic1951 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain
Winner was also elected to finish the term; see above.
nowrap
MinnesotaRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MississippiDemocratic1947 Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MissouriRepublican1946Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
MontanaRepublican1946Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
NebraskaRepublican1940
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
NevadaRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New JerseyRepublican1944
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New MexicoDemocratic1935
1936
1940
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New YorkRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
North DakotaRepublican1940
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
OhioRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
PennsylvaniaRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
Rhode IslandDemocratic1950 Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
TennesseeDemocratic1916
1922
1928
1934
1940
1946
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
TexasDemocratic1928
1934
1940
1946
Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
UtahRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
VermontRepublican1946
1946
1952
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
VirginiaDemocratic1933
1933
1934
1940
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
WashingtonRepublican1946
1946
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
West VirginiaDemocratic1940
1946
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
WisconsinRepublican1946Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
WyomingDemocratic1933
1934
1940
1946
Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap

Closest races

Twenty races had a margin of victory under 10%:

StateParty of winnerMargin
Michigandata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican (flip)1.6%
Montanadata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)2.19%
New Mexicodata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic2.24%
Arizonadata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican (flip)2.6%
Connecticut (special)data-sort-value=1 Republican 2.7%
Massachusettsdata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)2.99%
Kentucky (special)data-sort-value=-0.5 Republican (flip)3.0%
Wyomingdata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican (flip)3.2%
Nevadadata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican3.4%
Pennsylvaniadata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican3.6%
Marylanddata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican (flip)5.0%
Indianadata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican 5.6%
West Virginiadata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic 7.2%
Missouridata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)8.05%
Connecticutdata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican (flip)8.12%
Utahdata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican8.52%
Wisconsindata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican8.67%
Delawaredata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican9.0%
Ohiodata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican9.2%
Rhode Islanddata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic9.6%

Arizona

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Arizona
Country:Arizona
Type:presidential
Turnout: 82.28% (registered voters)
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Arizona
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Arizona
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Barry Goldwater 1952 (cropped & rotated).jpg
Nominee1:Barry Goldwater
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:132,063
Percentage1:51.31%
Nominee2:Ernest McFarland
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:125,338
Percentage2:48.69%
Map Size:210px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Ernest McFarland
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Barry Goldwater
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Arizona.

See also: List of United States senators from Arizona.

California

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in California
Country:California
Flag Image:Flag of California (1924–1953).pngborder
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Portrait of California Senator William F. Knowland (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:William F. Knowland
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Alliance1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:3,982,448
Percentage1:87.79%
Nominee2:Reuben W. Borough
Party2:Progressive Party (US, 1948)
Popular Vote2:542,270
Percentage2:11.95%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William F. Knowland
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:William F. Knowland
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in California.

See also: List of United States senators from California and 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in California.

Connecticut

See also: List of United States senators from Connecticut. There were two elections on the same day due to the July 28, 1952 death of two-term Democrat Brien McMahon.

Republican businessman William Purtell was appointed August 29, 1952 to continue the class 3 term, pending a special election in which he was not a candidate. Purtell was already the Republican nominee in the regular election for the class 1 seat, a race he then won.

Connecticut (special)

Election Name:1952 United States Senate special election in Connecticut
Country:Connecticut
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1956 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Next Year:1956
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:PrescottBush.jpg
Nominee1:Prescott Bush
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:559,465
Percentage1:51.17%
Nominee2:Abraham Ribicoff
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:530,505
Percentage2:48.52%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William A. Purtell
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Prescott Bush
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate special election in Connecticut.

Connecticut (regular)

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Country:Connecticut
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 United States Senate special election in Connecticut
Previous Year:1950 (special)
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Connecticut
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 3, 1952
Nominee1:William A. Purtell
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:573,854
Percentage1:52.48%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:485,066
Percentage2:44.36%
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Connecticut.

Delaware

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Delaware
Country:Delaware
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Delaware
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Delaware
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:JohnJWilliams.jpg
Nominee1:John J. Williams
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:93,020
Percentage1:54.49%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:77,685
Percentage2:45.51%
U.S. Senator
Map Size:210px
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Delaware.

See also: List of United States senators from Delaware.

Florida

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Florida.

See also: List of United States senators from Florida.

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Florida
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Florida
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Florida
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Spessard Holland.JPG
Nominee1:Spessard Holland
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:616,665
Percentage1:99.82%
Map Size:290px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Spessard Holland
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Spessard Holland
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Flag Year:1900

Indiana

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Indiana
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Indiana
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:WilliamJenner (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:William E. Jenner
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:1,020,605
Percentage1:52.44%
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:911,169
Percentage2:46.82%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Indiana.

See also: List of United States senators from Indiana.

Kentucky (special)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate special election in Kentucky.

Election Name:Kentucky special election
Country:Kentucky
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1948 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Previous Year:1948
Next Election:1954 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Next Year:1954
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:John Sherman Cooper
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:494,576
Percentage1:51.5%
Nominee2:Thomas R. Underwood
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:465,652
Percentage2:48.5%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas R. Underwood
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Sherman Cooper
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky.

Maine

Election Name:Maine election
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Maine
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:1958
Election Date:September 8, 1952
Image1:Frederick George Payne.jpg
Nominee1:Frederick G. Payne
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:139,205
Percentage1:58.70%
Nominee2:Roger P. Dube
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:82,665
Percentage2:34.86%
Nominee4:Earl S. Grant
Party4:Independent Democratic
Popular Vote4:15,294
Percentage4:6.45%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Maine.

See also: List of United States senators from Maine and 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in Maine.

Maryland

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Maryland.

See also: List of United States senators from Maryland.

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Maryland
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Maryland
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Maryland
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Jamesglennbeall.jpg
Nominee1:James Glenn Beall
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:449,823
Percentage1:52.54%
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:406,370
Percentage2:47.46%
Map Size:275px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Massachusetts

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Country:Massachusetts
Flag Year:1908
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Congressman John F. Kennedy 1947 (1).JPG
Nominee1:John F. Kennedy
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:1,211,984
Percentage1:51.34%
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:1,141,247
Percentage2:48.35%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:John F. Kennedy
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.

See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts.

Michigan

See also: List of United States senators from Michigan. There were two elections to the same seat on the same day due to the April 18, 1951 death of five-term Republican Arthur Vandenberg. Democratic journalist Blair Moody was appointed April 23, 1951 to continue the term pending a special election. The primary elections were held August 5, 1952.[3] Moody lost both the special and the regular elections to Republican congressman Charles E. Potter.

Michigan (special)

Election Name:1952 United States Senate special election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:Charles Edward Potter.jpg
Nominee1:Charles E. Potter
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:1,417,032
Percentage1:51.24%
Nominee2:Blair Moody
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:1,347,705
Percentage2:48.73%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Blair Moody
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Charles E. Potter
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Michigan (regular)

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:Charles Edward Potter.jpg
Nominee1:Charles E. Potter
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:1,428,352
Percentage1:50.63%
Nominee2:Blair Moody
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:1,383,416
Percentage2:49.04%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Blair Moody
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Charles E. Potter
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate elections in Michigan.

Minnesota

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Country:Minnesota
Flag Year:1893
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:EdwardThye.jpg
Nominee1:Edward J. Thye
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:785,649
Percentage1:56.63%
Party2:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote2:590,011
Percentage2:42.53%
Map Size:270px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party of Minnesota
After Party:Republican Party of Minnesota

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Minnesota.

See also: List of United States senators from Minnesota and 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota.

Mississippi

Election Name:1952 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Mississippi
Country:Mississippi
Flag Image:Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1947 United States Senate special election in Mississippi
Previous Year:1947 (special)
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Mississippi
Next Year:1958
Election Date:August 26, 1952
Image1:File:John Stennis.jpg
Nominee1:John C. Stennis
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:191,380
Percentage1:89.35%
Nominee2:William P. Davis
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:22,802
Percentage2:10.65%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John C. Stennis
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John C. Stennis
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Mississippi.

See also: List of United States senators from Mississippi and 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in Mississippi.

Missouri

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Missouri
Country:Missouri
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Missouri
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Missouri
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:Portrait of W. Stuart Symington 97-1844.jpg
Nominee1:Stuart Symington
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,008,521
Percentage1:53.99%
Nominee2:James P. Kem
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:858,170
Percentage2:45.94%
Map Size:270px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:James P. Kem
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Stuart Symington
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Missouri.

See also: List of United States senators from Missouri.

Montana

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Montana
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Montana
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Montana
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Michael Joseph Mansfield.jpg
Nominee1:Mike Mansfield
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:133,109
Percentage1:50.75%
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:127,360
Percentage2:48.56%
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Montana.

See also: List of United States senators from Montana.

Nebraska

Nebraska (special)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate special election in Nebraska.

Election Name:1952 United States Senate special election in Nebraska
Country:Nebraska
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1948 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Previous Year:1948
Next Election:1954 United States Senate special elections in Nebraska#Class II
Next Year:1954 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Dwight P. Griswold (1893–1954).jpg
Nominee1:Dwight Griswold
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:369,841
Percentage1:63.57%
Nominee2:William Ritchie
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:211,898
Percentage2:36.42%
Map Size:280px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Nebraska (regular)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Nebraska.

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Country:Nebraska
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1954 United States Senate special elections in Nebraska#Class I
Next Year:1954 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:BUTLER, Hugh Alfred,.jpg
Nominee1:Hugh A. Butler
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:408,971
Percentage1:69.11%
Nominee2:Stanley D. Long
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:164,660
Percentage2:27.83%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Nevada

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Nevada
Country:Nevada
Flag Year:1929
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Nevada
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Nevada
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:George W. Malone
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:41,906
Percentage1:51.68%
Nominee2:Thomas B. Mechling
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:39,184
Percentage2:48.32%
Map Size:230px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:George W. Malone
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:George W. Malone
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Nevada.

See also: List of United States senators from Nevada.

New Jersey

Election Name:New Jersey election
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:Howard 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:250px
Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in New Jersey.

See also: List of United States senators from New Jersey. As of 2020, this was the last time that Republicans have won the Class 1 U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey.

New Mexico

Election Name:1954 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:Dennis Chavez cph.3b20083.jpg
Nominee1:Dennis Chavez
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:122,543
Percentage1:51.12%
Nominee2:Patrick J. Hurley
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:117,168
Percentage2:48.88%
Map Size:215px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Dennis Chavez
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Dennis Chavez
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from New Mexico and 1952 United States House of Representatives election in New Mexico.

New York

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in New York
Country:New York
Flag Image:Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in New York
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in New York
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:Irving Ives
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:3,853,934
Percentage1:55.21%
Nominee2:John Cashmore
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:2,521,736
Percentage2:36.13%
Nominee3:George S. Counts
Party3:Liberal Party (New York)
Popular Vote3:489,775
Percentage3:7.02%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Irving M. Ives
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Irving M. Ives
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in New York.

See also: List of United States senators from New York.

In New York, the Liberal State Committee met on August 28, and nominated Dr. George S. Counts, Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, for the U.S. Senate.[4] The Republican State Committee re-nominated the incumbent U.S. senator Irving M. Ives. The Democratic State Committee met on August 28, and nominated Brooklyn Borough President John Cashmore for the U.S. Senate.[5]

The Republican incumbent Ives was re-elected with the then largest plurality in state history.

North Dakota

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Country:North Dakota
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in North Dakota
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:William Langer.jpg
Nominee1:William Langer
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:157,907
Percentage1:66.35%
Nominee2:Harold Morrison
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:55,347
Percentage2:23.26%
Nominee3:Fred G. Aandahl
Party3:Independent
Popular Vote3:24,741
Percentage3:10.40%
Map Size:280px
Senator
Before Election:William Langer
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:William Langer
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in North Dakota.

See also: List of United States senators from North Dakota.

Ohio

Election Name:Ohio election
Country:Ohio
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Ohio
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Ohio
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:File:John W. Bricker cph.3b31299.jpg
Nominee1:John W. Bricker
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,878,971
Percentage1:54.58%
Nominee2:Michael DiSalle
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:1,563,330
Percentage2:45.42%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John W. Bricker
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:John W. Bricker
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Ohio.

See also: List of United States senators from Ohio.

Pennsylvania

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:Edward Martin
Image1:EdwardMartinPA.jpg
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:2,331,034
Percentage1:51.58%
Nominee2:Guy K. Bard
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:2,168,546
Percentage2:47.98%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Edward Martin
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Edward Martin
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania.

See also: List of United States senators from Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Country:Rhode Island
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 United States Senate special election in Rhode Island
Previous Year:1950 (special)
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:John Pastore
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:225,128
Percentage1:54.78%
Nominee2:Bayard Ewing
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:185,850
Percentage2:45.22%
Map Size:230px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John Pastore
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Pastore
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Rhode Island.

See also: List of United States senators from Rhode Island and 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in Rhode Island.

Tennessee

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Country:Tennessee
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:Albert Gore Sr.
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:545,432
Percentage1:74.19%
Nominee2:Hobart F. Atkins
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:153,479
Percentage2:20.88%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Election:Kenneth McKellar
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Albert Gore Sr.
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Tennessee.

See also: List of United States senators from Tennessee and 1952 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee.

Texas

Election Name:Texas election
Country:Texas
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Texas
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1957 United States Senate special election in Texas
Next Year:1957
(special)
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:Price Daniel
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,895,192
Percentage1:100.00%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Price Daniel
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Price Daniel
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Alliance1:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Texas.

See also: List of United States senators from Texas. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Tom Connally did not run for re-election to a fifth term.

Attorney General Price Daniel won the open race to succeed him, defeating U.S. Representative Lindley Beckworth in the Democratic primary on July 26. Daniel was unopposed in the general election, as the Texas Republican Party chose to endorse the Democratic ticket for all but one statewide offices to maximize votes for their presidential nominee Dwight Eisenhower.[6] [7]

Utah

See also: List of United States senators from Utah.

Vermont

Election Name:Vermont election
Country:Vermont
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Vermont
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Vermont
Next Year:1958
Image1:FLANDERS, RALPH. SENATOR LCCN2016862620 (composed).jpg
Nominee1:Ralph Flanders
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:111,406
Percentage1:72.3%
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:42,630
Percentage2:27.7%
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Vermont.

See also: List of United States senators from Vermont and 1952 United States House of Representatives election in Vermont.

Virginia

Election Name:Virginia election
Country:Virginia
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:1958
Image1:Harry F. Byrd.jpg
Nominee1:Harry F. Byrd
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:398,677
Percentage1:73.4%
Nominee2:H. M. Vise Sr.
Party2:Independent Democratic
Popular Vote2:69,133
Percentage2:12.7%
Nominee4:Clarke T. Robb
Party4:Social Democratic Party of America
Popular Vote4:67,281
Percentage4:12.4%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Virginia.

See also: List of United States senators from Virginia.

Washington

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in Washington
Country:Washington
Flag Image:Flag of Washington (1923–1967).svg
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Washington
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Washington
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Nominee1:Henry M. Jackson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:595,288
Percentage1:56.23%
Nominee2:Harry Cain
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:460,884
Percentage2:43.53%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Harry Cain
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Henry M. Jackson
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Washington.

See also: List of United States senators from Washington.

West Virginia

See also: List of United States senators from West Virginia.

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1956 United States Senate special election in West Virginia
Next Year:1956
Nominee1:Harley M. Kilgore
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:470,019
Percentage1:53.62%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Harley M. Kilgore
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Harley M. Kilgore
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Chapman Revercomb
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:406,554
Percentage2:46.38%

Wisconsin

Election Name:Wisconsin election
Country:Wisconsin
Flag Year:1913
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Wisconsin
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1957 United States Senate elections#Wisconsin
Next Year:1957 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Joseph McCarthy studio portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Joseph McCarthy
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:870,444
Percentage1:54.23%
Nominee2:Thomas E. Fairchild
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:731,402
Percentage2:45.57%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph McCarthy
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Joseph McCarthy
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:250px

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Wisconsin.

See also: List of United States senators from Wisconsin.

Wyoming

Election Name:Wyoming election
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Frank Barrett.jpg
Nominee1:Frank A. Barrett
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:67,176
Percentage1:51.64%
Nominee2:Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:62,921
Percentage2:48.36%
Map Size:255px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Frank A. Barrett
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1952 United States Senate election in Wyoming.

See also: List of United States senators from Wyoming and 1952 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming.

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Sources

Notes and References

  1. News: 2020 House Overview: Can Democrats Keep Their Majority?. The Cook Political Report. Wasserman. David. March 1, 2019. September 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: . 1953-05-12 . Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 4, 1952 . 6 - 7, 14 - 15, 24 - 25, 55 . U.S. Government Printing Office.
  3. Web site: Our Campaigns - MI US Senate - R Primary Race - Aug 05, 1952. www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. News: September 6, 1952 . DR. COUNTS TO STAY AS LIBERAL CHOICE . . subscription.
  5. News: September 3, 1952 . LIBERALS ADAMANT AGAINST CASHMORE . . subscription.
  6. Web site: Trying to bring in a Texas gusher . 2022-07-09 . Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
  7. Web site: . 1953 . Texas Almanac, 1954-1955 . 2022-07-09 . The Portal to Texas History . . 450 . English.