Boggs:      50–60% Elbert N. Carvel Democratic J. Caleb Boggs Republican The 1952 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Elbert N. Carvel was defeated by Republican nominee J. Caleb Boggs, who won 52.11% of the vote.

Nominations were made by party conventions.

The Democratic convention was held on August 26 at Dover.

[1] The Republican convention was held on August 20 at Dover.