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The 1952 United States Senate election in California was held on November 4, 1952.
By cross-filing and winning the Democratic nomination, incumbent Republican Senator William F. Knowland was able to cruise to a general election victory with only nominal opposition.
Until 1988, this was the last time a nominee from either party won re-election to this seat.