1952 Vermont gubernatorial election

The 1952 Vermont gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican Lee E. Emerson ran successfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Vermont, defeating Democratic candidate Robert W. Larrow and write-in candidate Henry D. Vail.

1952 Vermont gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 4, 1952 (1952-11-04) 1954 →
 
Nominee Lee E. Emerson Robert W. Larrow Henry D. Vail
Party Republican Democratic Write-In
Popular vote 78,338 60,051 12,447
Percentage 51.9% 39.8% 8.3%

County results
Emerson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Larrow:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Lee E. Emerson
Republican

Elected Governor

Lee E. Emerson
Republican

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Endorsements

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Henry Vail

Individuals

Results

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Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Lee E. Emerson (inc.) 35,296 51.9
Republican Henry D. Vail 32,698 48.1
Republican Other 12 0.0
Total votes '68,006' '100'

Democratic primary

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Results

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Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert W. Larrow 5,184 98.8
Democratic Other 63 1.2
Total votes '5,247' '100'

General election

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Results

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1952 Vermont gubernatorial election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Lee E. Emerson (inc.) 78,338 51.9
Democratic Robert W. Larrow 60,051 39.8
Write-In Henry D. Vail 12,447 8.3
N/A Other 26 0.0
Total votes '150,862' '100'

References

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  1. ^ a b Burton, William J. (December 9, 1952). "Political Horizons". The Bennington Evening Banner. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Bergman, Vonda (September 8, 1952). "Gen. Edson backs Vail for governor". Rutland Daily Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 1, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  4. ^ "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 30, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.