1952 United States Senate election in California explained

Election Name:1952 United States Senate election in California
Country:California
Flag Image:Flag of California (1924–1953).pngborder
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 United States Senate election in California
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1958 United States Senate election in California
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 4, 1952
Image1:Portrait of California Senator William F. Knowland (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:William F. Knowland
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Alliance1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:3,982,448
Percentage1:87.79%
Nominee2:Reuben W. Borough
Party2:Progressive Party (US, 1948)
Popular Vote2:542,270
Percentage2:11.95%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William F. Knowland
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:William F. Knowland
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1952 United States Senate election in California was held on November 4, 1952, concurrently with the 1952 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections.

By cross-filing and winning the Democratic nomination, incumbent Republican Senator William F. Knowland was able to cruise to a general election victory with only nominal opposition.

Until 1988, this was the last time a nominee from either party won re-election to this seat.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also