1952 United States Senate election in Connecticut

The 1952 United States Senate election in Connecticut was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Democratic Senator William Benton, who won a special election to complete the term of retiring Senator Raymond Baldwin, was defeated by Republican William A. Purtell after serving only 2 years.

1952 United States Senate election in Connecticut

November 3, 1952
 
Nominee William A. Purtell William Benton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 573,854 485,066
Percentage 52.48% 44.36%

Purtell:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Benton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

William Benton
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

William A. Purtell
Republican

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