| ← 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 → Off-year elections | |
| Election day | November 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional special elections | |
| Seats contested | 8 |
| Net seat change | Democratic +2 |
| Gubernatorial elections | |
| Seats contested | 2 |
| Net seat change | Democratic +1 |
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| 1953 gubernatorial election results map | |
| Legend | |
| Democratic gain
Democratic hold | |
The 1953 United States elections were held on November 3, 1953. This off-year election involved local, state, and congressional elections.