1952 United States Senate special election in Nebraska explained

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)

The 1952 United States Senate special election in Nebraska took place on November 2, 1952. Kenneth S. Wherry was elected to the term in 1948. Following his death, State Senator Fred A. Seaton was appointed to the vacancy. Dwight Griswold was elected to complete Wherry's term, defeating William Ritchie. The election was held alongside a regular election. Griswold underperformed Dwight D. Eisenhower, who won the state with 69.15% of the vote in the presidential election.

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Republican primary

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