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The 1952 United States Senate special election in Kentucky was held on November 4, 1952, to complete the unexpired term of the late Senator Virgil Chapman. Interim Senator Thomas R. Underwood ran to complete the term but was defeated by Republican former Senator John Sherman Cooper.

Background

Incumbent Senator Virgil Chapman died on March 8, 1951. Governor Lawrence Wetherby appointed Thomas R. Underwood to fill the vacant seat until a successor could be duly elected. The special election was scheduled for November 4, 1952, concurrent with the general election for President and United States House of Representatives.

General election

Candidates

Results

1952 U.S. Senate special election in Kentucky[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Sherman Cooper 494,576 51.51%
Democratic Thomas R. Underwood (incumbent) 465,652 48.49%
Total votes 960,228 100.00%

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