Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1952
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The Louisiana gubernatorial election of 1952 was held in two rounds on January 15 and February 19, 1952. Like most Southern states between Reconstruction and the civil rights era, Louisiana's Republican Party was virtually nonexistent in terms of electoral support. This meant that the two Democratic Party primaries held on these dates were the real contest over who would be governor. The 1952 election saw the defeat of Long candidate Carlos Spaht, and the election of Robert F. Kennon as governor.
[edit] Results
First Democratic Party Primary, January 15
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Spaht | 173,987 | |
| Robert F. Kennon | 163,434 | |
| Hale Boggs | 142,542 | |
| James McLemore | 116,405 | |
| William J. "Bill" Dodd | 90,925 | |
| Dudley J. LeBlanc | 62,906 | |
| Kermit Parker | 5470 | |
| Lucille May Grace | 4832 | |
| Cliff Liles | 1233 |
Second Democratic Party Primary, February 19
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage of votes cast |
|---|---|---|
| Robert F. Kennon | 482,302 | |
| Carlos Spaht | 302,743 |
| Preceded by: 1948 gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by: 1956 gubernatorial election |
[edit] Sources
Louisiana Secretary of State. Democratic Primary Election Returns, 1952.
