1952 Arizona gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1952 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1952 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Governor John Howard Pyle, the first Republican elected to the office in two decades, ran for reelection to a second term.

1952 Arizona gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee John Howard Pyle Joe C. Haldiman Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 156,592 103,693 Percentage 60.16% 39.84%

County results Pyle:      50–60%      60–70% Haldiman:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election John Howard Pyle Republican Elected Governor John Howard Pyle Republican

John Howard Pyle defeated Democratic nominee Joe C. Haldiman by a wide margin, becoming only the second Republican to be reelected to a consecutive term as Governor of Arizona in the state's history.

Republican primary

Candidates

• John Howard Pyle, incumbent Governor

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Joe C. Haldiman, State Senator
• Sam J. Head, Yavapai County Attorney

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joe C. Haldiman	62,388	52.29%
	Democratic	Sam J. Head	56,922	47.71%
Total votes			119,310	100.00

General election

Results

Arizona gubernatorial election, 1952

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John Howard Pyle (incumbent)	156,592	60.16%	+9.39%
	Democratic	Joe C. Haldiman	103,693	39.84%	-9.39%
Majority			52,899	20.32%
Turnout			260,285
	Republican hold		Swing