1952 West Virginia gubernatorial election

The 1952 West Virginia gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952, to elect the governor of West Virginia.

1952 West Virginia gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee William C. Marland Rush D. 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

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Results
West Virginia gubernatorial election, 1952[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William C. Marland 454,898 51.55
Republican Rush D. Holt, Sr. 427,629 48.46
Total votes 882,527 100
Democratic hold

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - WV Governor Race - Nov 04, 1952". Retrieved May 22, 2016.


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