Saskatchewan general election, 1952

The Saskatchewan general election of 1952 was the twelfth provincial election held in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was held on June 11, 1952, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation government of Premier Tommy Douglas was re-elected for a third term with an increased majority.

The Liberal Party of Walter Tucker increased its share of the popular vote to almost 40%, but lost 9 of the seats it had held in the previous legislature.

The Social Credit and Progressive Conservative parties continued to lose support.

Results

Party Party Leader # of
candidates
Seats Popular Vote
1948 Elected % Change # % % Change
     Co-operative Commonwealth
Tommy Douglas
53 31 42 +35.5% 291,705 54.06% +6.50%
     Liberal
Walter Tucker
53 20 11 -42.1% 211,882 39.27% +8.67%
     Social Credit 24 21,045 3.90% -4.19%
     Progressive Conservative
Alvin Hamilton
8 10,648 1.97% -5.66%
     Independent-PC 1 * * 1,542 0.29% *
     Independent 3 1 -100% 1,517 0.28% -1.95%
     Labour Progressive 2 1,151 0.21% -0.05%
     Independent Liberal 1 103 0.02% -0.64%
Total 145 52 53 +1.9% 539,593 100%  

Note: * Party did not nominate candidates in previous election.

Source: Elections Saskatchewan

See also