1952 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1952 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Sid McMath was defeated in the Democratic primary.

Democratic nominee Francis Cherry defeated Republican nominee Jefferson W. Speck with 87.41% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 29, 1952, with the Democratic runoff held on August 12, 1952.

Candidates

 * Francis Cherry, Chancery Judge
 * Jack Holt, former attorney general and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1948
 * Sid McMath, incumbent governor
 * Ike Murry, incumbent Arkansas Attorney General
 * Boyd Anderson Tackett, U.S. Representative for the 4th district

Candidates

 * Francis Cherry, Democratic
 * Jefferson W. Speck, Republican, farmer, and candidate for governor in 1950