1952 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1952 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1952 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Republican J. Bracken Lee defeated the Democratic nominee, former mayor of Salt Lake City Earl J. Glade, with 55.09% of the vote.

1952 Utah gubernatorial election

← 1948 November 4, 1952 1956 →

Nominee J. Bracken Lee Earl J. Glade Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 180,516 147,188 Percentage 55.09% 44.91%

County results Lee:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Glade:      50–60%

Governor before election J. Bracken Lee Republican Elected Governor J. Bracken Lee Republican

General election

Candidates

• J. Bracken Lee, Republican
• Earl J. Glade, Democratic

Results

1952 Utah gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	J. Bracken Lee (incumbent)	180,516	55.09%
	Democratic	Earl J. Glade	147,188	44.91%
Majority			33,328
Turnout			327,704
	Republican hold		Swing