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October 5, 1953

Succession Election

Succession to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Governor Earl Warren following his appointment as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Succession to fill the vacancy created by the succession created by the succession of Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight to Governor.

Governor
Goodwin J. Knight Republican Win
 
Lieutenant Governor
Harold J. Powers Republican Win