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The 1952 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Democratic nominee Daniel T. McCarty defeated Republican nominee Harry S. Swan with 74.83% of the vote.
Primary elections[edit]
Primary elections were held on May 6, 1952.[1]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Daniel T. McCarty, former State Representative
- J. Brailey Odham, former State Representative
- Alto L. Adams, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida
- Bill Hendrix
- Dale E. Spencer
Results[edit]
McCarty
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Odham
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel T. McCarty | 361,427 | 48.94 | |
| Democratic | J. Brailey Odham | 232,565 | 31.49 | |
| Democratic | Alto L. Adams | 126,426 | 17.12 | |
| Democratic | Bill Hendrix | 11,208 | 1.52 | |
| Democratic | Dale E. Spencer | 6,871 | 0.93 | |
| Total votes | 738,497 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel T. McCarty | 384,200 | 53.29 | |
| Democratic | J. Brailey Odham | 336,716 | 46.71 | |
| Total votes | 720,916 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Harry S. Swan, attorney
- Bert L. Acker, former actor, public relations director, unsuccessful candidate for Governor in 1944 and 1948.[2]
- Elmore F. Kitzmiller, dentist
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry S. Swan | 11,148 | 43.00 | |
| Republican | Bert L. Acker | 9,728 | 37.52 | |
| Republican | Elmore F. Kitzmiller | 5,050 | 19.48 | |
| Total votes | 25,926 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry S. Swan | 10,217 | 63.02 | |
| Republican | Bert L. Acker | 5,995 | 36.98 | |
| Total votes | 16,212 | 100.00 | ||
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Daniel T. McCarty, Democratic
- Harry S. Swan, Republican
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Daniel T. McCarty | 624,463 | 74.83% | ||
| Republican | Harry S. Swan | 210,009 | 25.17% | ||
| Majority | 414,454 | ||||
| Turnout | 834,518 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e The Florida Handbook. 1987. ISBN 9780961600006. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Bert L. Acker, Former GOP Leader, Dies". Tampa Bay Times. March 9, 1960.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
