1952 Texas gubernatorial election

1952 Texas gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Allan Shivers
Party Democratic
Alliance Republican
Popular vote 1,844,530
Percentage 98.12%
Governor before election

Allan Shivers
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Allan Shivers
Democratic

The 1952 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers was overwhelmingly reelected in the general election after defeating future Senator Ralph Yarborough in the Democratic primary. The Republican Party endorsed the Democratic state ticket, including Shivers, in order to attract more votes for their presidential nominee, General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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