The 1952 United States Senate special election in Nebraska took place on November 2, 1952.
Kenneth S. Wherry was elected to the term in
1948. Following his death, State Senator
Fred A. Seaton was appointed to the vacancy.
Dwight Griswold was elected to complete Wherry's term, defeating William Ritchie. The election was held alongside a
regular election. Griswold underperformed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, who won the state with 69.15% of the vote in the
presidential election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
William Ritchie, chairman of the Nebraska Democratic Committee
Henry L. Fillman, farmer and insurance businessman