The 1952 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent

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Governor Sid McMath was defeated in the Democratic primary.

nominee

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defeated Republican nominee Jefferson W. Speck with 87.41% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on July 29, 1952, with the Democratic runoff held on August 12, 1952.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, Chancery Judge *Jack Holt, former attorney general and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in

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* Sid McMath, incumbent governor *Ike Murry, incumbent Arkansas Attorney General *

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, U.S. Representative for the

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Results

General election

Candidates

, Democratic *Jefferson W. Speck, Republican, farmer, and candidate for governor in

1950 Events January * January 1 – The International Police Association (IPA) – the largest police organization in the world – is formed. * January 5 – 1950 Sverdlovsk plane crash, Sverdlovsk plane crash: ''Aeroflot'' Lisunov Li-2 cr ...

Results

References

Bibliography

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