1952 United States Senate election in Missouri

The 1952 United States Senate election in Missouri was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Republican Senator James P. Kem ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated by Secretary of the Air Force Stuart Symington.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Herman G. Grosby
• James P. Kem, incumbent Senator since 1947
• William McKinley Thomas, perennial candidate

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

• John A. Johnson, State Senator from Ellington
• Stuart Symington, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force
• J.E. "Buck" Taylor, Missouri Attorney General

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 1952 United States Senate elections

References