1952 Ohio gubernatorial election

1952 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Frank Lausche Charles P. Taft II Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 2,015,110 1,590,058 Percentage 55.90% 44.11%

County results Lausche:      50–60%      60–70% Taft:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Frank Lausche Democratic Elected Governor Frank Lausche Democratic

The 1952 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Charles Phelps Taft II with 55.90% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 6, 1952.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank Lausche (incumbent)	511,153	100.00
Total votes			511,153	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Charles Phelps Taft II, Cincinnati City Councilman
• Thomas J. Herbert, former Governor
• Roscoe R. Walcutt, State Senator

Results

Republican primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Charles Phelps Taft II	413,431	47.47
	Republican	Thomas J. Herbert	343,646	39.46
	Republican	Roscoe R. Walcutt	113,898	13.08
Total votes			870,975	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, Democratic
• Charles Phelps Taft II, Republican

Results

1952 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Frank Lausche (incumbent)	2,015,110	55.90%
	Republican	Charles Phelps Taft II	1,590,058	44.11%
Majority			425,052
Turnout			3,605,168
	Democratic hold		Swing