The Remmel-Kerr race assumed broader ramifications in that Remmel was expected to run for the U.S. Senate in 1954, if former Governor McMath who was defeated for renomination in the 1952 primary by Francis A. Cherry should unseat Democratic Senator John L. McClellan of Camden in the senatorial primary.
Remmel defeated Kerr, 9,724 (59.2 percent) to 6,693 (40.8 percent).