On May 5, 1952, the Socialist Party of Massachusetts endorsed Hoopes for the Socialist Party of America's presidential nomination and Robin Myers for the vice-presidential nomination. Hoopes was won the party's presidential nomination by an unanimous vote after his two opponents dropped out and Samuel H. Friedman was selected by unanimity to serve as his vice-presidential running mate. Hoopes was selected to serve as the party's presidential nominee after Thomas announced that he would not seek the party's presidential nomination again. During the campaign Hoopes spent $150 and in the general election he placed sixth after receiving 20,203 votes.