1952 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
The 1952 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.
Incumbent Republican Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr. defeated Democratic nominee William Proxmire with 62.50% of the vote. Kohler's share of the vote was the highest by a gubernatorial candidate since Philip La Follette in 1930; no candidate would match Kohler's share until Tommy Thompson in 1994.
Primary election
Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.Democratic party
Candidates
- William Proxmire, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Republican party
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- William Proxmire, Democratic
- Walter J. Kohler Jr., Republican
- M. Michael Essin, Independent