1953 United States elections


Elections were held on November 3, 1953. This off-year election involved local, state, and congressional elections.

Congressional Elections

Eight special elections were held to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. The Democrats gained two seats.
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Gubernatorial Elections

Two states, New Jersey and Virginia, held gubernatorial elections in 1953.
StateIncumbentFirst electedResultCandidates
New JerseyAlfred E. Driscoll 1949Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.
Democratic gain.
VirginiaJohn S. Battle 1949Incumbent term-limited.
New governor elected.

Democratic hold.

Local elections

Alongside state and congressional elections, local elections were also held.New York City: Robert F. Wagner Jr. was elected mayor with 46.3% of the vote.Los Angeles: Norris Poulson was elected mayor with 53.23% in the second round vote.