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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.
Primary elections were held on September 9, 1952.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Proxmire | 178,133 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 178,133 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter J. Kohler Jr. (incumbent) | 699,082 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 699,082 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter J. Kohler Jr. (incumbent) | 1,009,171 | 62.50% | ||
| Democratic | William Proxmire | 601,844 | 37.27% | ||
| Independent | Michael Essin | 3,706 | 0.23% | ||
| Majority | 407,327 | 25.23% | |||
| Turnout | 1,614,721 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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