1952 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1952 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Republican nominee George N. Craig defeated Democratic nominee John A. Watkins with 55.68% of the vote.

1952 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee George N. Craig John A. Watkins Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 1,075,685 841,984 Percentage 55.68% 43.58%

County results Craig:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Watkins:      40-50%      50–60%

Governor before election Henry F. Schricker Democratic Elected Governor George N. Craig Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George N. Craig, Republican
• John A. Watkins, Democratic

Other candidates

• Lester N. Abel, Prohibition
• Samuel Boorda, Progressive
• Charles Ginsberg, Socialist Labor

Results

1952 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George N. Craig	1,075,685	55.68%
	Democratic	John A. Watkins	841,984	43.58%
	Prohibition	Lester N. Abel	12,554	0.65%
	Progressive	Samuel Boorda	920	0.05%
	Socialist Labor	Charles Ginsberg	726	0.04%
Majority			233,701
Turnout			1,931,869
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved June 10, 2020.