The 1952 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952 and resulted in a victory for the
Democratic nominee, former
Governor Phil M. Donnelly
Philip Matthew Donnelly (March 6, 1891 – September 12, 1961) was an American politician serving as the List of governors of Missouri, 41st and 43rd Governor of Missouri. He was a United States Democratic Party, Democrat. Donnelly and Kit Bond, ...
, over the
Republican candidate, former
Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Howard Elliott,
and candidates representing the
Progressive
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,
Socialist and
Socialist Labor
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parties. Donnelly defeated representative
Phil J. Welch
Philip James Welch (April 4, 1895 – April 26, 1963) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, Welch was educated in the public schools.
He engaged in the furniture business 1916–1931.
Treasurer of city of St. Jos ...
for his party's nomination.
Results
References
Gubernatorial
1952
Events January–February
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Missouri
November 1952 events in the United States
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