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The1952 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. IncumbentRepublicanWilliam S. Beardsley defeatedDemocratic nominee and Mayor ofOttumwaHerschel C. Loveless with 51.90% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on June 2, 1952.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Herschel C. Loveless | 49,766 | 58.20 | |
| Democratic | Otha Wearin | 35,742 | 41.80 | |
| Total votes | 85,508 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William S. Beardsley (incumbent) | 129,145 | 38.78 | |
| Republican | Kenneth A. Evans | 110,510 | 33.19 | |
| Republican | William H. Nicholas | 93,336 | 28.03 | |
| Total votes | 332,991 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William S. Beardsley (incumbent) | 638,388 | 51.90% | ||
| Democratic | Herschel C. Loveless | 587,671 | 47.78% | ||
| Prohibition | Z. Everett Kellum | 2,775 | 0.23% | ||
| Independent | Ernest J. Seemann | 1,202 | 0.10% | ||
| Majority | 50,717 | ||||
| Turnout | 1,230,045 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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