For related races, see 1952 United States gubernatorial elections.
1952 Montana gubernatorial election
← 1948
November 4, 1952
1956 →
Turnout
85.70%3.80[1]
Nominee
J. Hugo Aronson
John W. Bonner
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
134,423
129,369
Percentage
50.96%
49.04%
County results Aronson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Bonner: 50–60% 60–70%
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John W. Bonner
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Elected Governor
J. Hugo Aronson
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The 1952 Montana gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1952. Incumbent Governor of Montana John W. Bonner, who was first elected governor in 1948, ran for re-election. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and moved on to the general election, where he was opposed by J. Hugo Aronson, a State Senator and the Republican nominee. A close election ensued, with Aronson narrowly defeating Bonner to win the first of his two terms as governor.
^"Montana Voter Turnout". Montana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
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