1952 Montana gubernatorial election

The 1952 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Governor of Montana John W. Bonner, who was first elected governor in 1948, ran for re-election. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and moved on to the general election, where he was opposed by J. Hugo Aronson, a State Senator and the Republican nominee. A close election ensued, with Aronson narrowly defeating Bonner to win the first of his two terms as governor.

1952 Montana gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952
Turnout85.70%3.80
 
Nominee J. Hugo Aronson John W. Bonner
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 134,423 129,369
Percentage 50.96% 49.04%

County results
Aronson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Bonner:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John W. Bonner
Democratic

Elected Governor

J. Hugo Aronson
Republican

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