The 1952 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers was overwhelmingly reelected in the general election after defeating future Senator Ralph Yarborough in the Democratic primary. The Republican Party endorsed the Democratic state ticket, including Shivers, in order to attract more votes for their presidential nominee, General Dwight Eisenhower.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 26, 1952.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Allan Shivers, incumbent Governor
Allene M. Traylor, housewife
Ralph W. Yarborough, attorney
Results
General election
Candidates
Shivers endorsed the Republican nominee for President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, in the concurrent presidential election. In an attempt to maximise support for Eisenhower, the state Republican Party nominated the Democratic state ticket, allowing voters to cast a straight G.O.P. ballot without voting against down-ballot Democratic candidates.
