1952 Texas gubernatorial election

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 D. 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

General election

Candidates

Shivers endorsed the Republican nominee for President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, in the concurrent presidential election. In an attempt to maximize support for Eisenhower, the state Republican Party nominated the Democratic state ticket, allowing voters to cast a straight GOP ballot without voting against down-ballot Democratic candidates.