1952 West Virginia gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1952 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1952 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952, to elect the governor of West Virginia. E. H. Hedrick unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination.

1952 West Virginia gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee William C. Marland Rush Holt Sr. Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 454,898 427,629 Percentage 51.55% 48.46%

County results Marland:      50–60%      60–70% Holt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Okey L. Patteson Democratic Elected Governor William C. Marland Democratic

Results

West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1952

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William C. Marland	454,898	51.55
	Republican	Rush Holt Sr.	427,629	48.46
Total votes			882,527	100
	Democratic hold

External links

• Democratic primary results
• Republican primary results