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

November 4, 1952

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

Results

Republican primary results[1]

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

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

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

General election

Results

Vermont gubernatorial election, 1952[2]

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

1. "Primary Election Results" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
2. "General Election Results - Governor - 1789-2012" (PDF). Office of the Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved 31 December 2014.