1952 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1952 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Republican nominee George N. Craig defeated Democratic nominee John A. Watkins with 55.68% of the vote. Craig and Handley became the first gubernatorial ticket in Indiana history to receive more than one million votes.

1952 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952
 
Nominee George N. Craig John A. Watkins
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,075,685 841,984
Percentage 55.68% 43.58%

County results
Craig:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Watkins:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

Elected Governor

George N. Craig
Republican

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