The 1952 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Democratic nominee Daniel T. McCarty defeated Republican nominee Harry S. Swan with 74.83% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 6, 1952.
Democratic primary 37.4% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.
Candidates Daniel T. McCarty, former State Representative J. Brailey Odham, former State Representative Alto Adams, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida Bill Hendrix Dale E. Spencer
Results
Republican primary 1.3% of the voting age population participated in the Republican primary.
Candidates Harry S. Swan, attorney Bert L. Acker, former actor, public relations director, unsuccessful candidate for Governor in 1944 and 1948. Elmore F. Kitzmiller, dentist
Results
General election
Candidates Daniel T. McCarty, Democratic Harry S. Swan, Republican
Results
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