1952 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1952 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on 4 November 1952 in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Delaware. Republican nominee John W. Rollins defeated Democratic nominee Vernon B. Derrickson.

1952 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election

4 November 1952

Nominee John W. Rollins Vernon B. Derrickson Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 86,622 83,300 Percentage 50.98% 49.02%

Lieutenant Governor before election Alexis I. du Pont Bayard Democratic Elected Lieutenant Governor John W. Rollins Republican

General election

On election day, 4 November 1952, Republican nominee John W. Rollins won the election by a margin of 3,322 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Vernon B. Derrickson, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Rollins was sworn in as the 14th lieutenant governor of Delaware on 20 January 1953.

Results

Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1952

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John W. Rollins	86,622	50.98
	Democratic	Vernon B. Derrickson	83,300	49.02
Total votes			169,922	100.00
	Republican gain from Democratic