1920 United States Senate election in Kansas

1920 United States Senate election in Kansas

←  1914 November 2, 1920 1926  →

Nominee Charles Curtis George H. Hodges Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 327,072 170,443 Percentage 64.01% 33.36%

County results Curtis:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

U.S. senator before election Charles Curtis Republican Elected U.S. Senator Charles Curtis Republican

The 1920 United States Senate election in Kansas was held on November 2, 1920. Incumbent Republican Senator Charles Curtis ran for re-election to his second consecutive term, and his third term overall. He was challenged by former Governor George H. Hodges, the Democratic nominee, and defeated him in a landslide as Republican presidential nominee Warren G. Harding won the state by a similar margin.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George H. Hodges, former Governor of Kansas

Results

Democratic primary results ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George H. Hodges	35,834	100.00%
Total votes			35,834	100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

• Charles Curtis, incumbent U.S. Senator
• John A. Edwards, former State Representative ^[2]

Results

Republican primary results ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Charles Curtis (inc.)	106,146	67.91%
	Republican	John A. Edwards	50,155	32.09%
Total votes			156,301	100.00%

Socialist primary

Candidates

• Eva Harding, physician ^[3]

Results

Socialist primary results ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Socialist	Eva Harding	746	100.00%
Total votes			746	100.00%

Prior to the primary, Harding passed away. The Kansas Socialist Party subsequently named Dan Beedy as its replacement nominee. ^[4]

General election

Results

1920 United States Senate election in Kansas ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Charles Curtis (inc.)	327,072	64.01%	+28.48%
	Democratic	George H. Hodges	170,443	33.36%	−1.41%
	Socialist	Dan Beedy	13,417	2.63%	−2.19%
	Write-in		1	0.00%	—
Majority			156,629	30.66%	+29.89%
Total votes			510,933	100.00%
	Republican hold

See also

• 1920 United States Senate elections

References

1. Pettijohn, L. J. (1920). Twenty-Second Biennial Report of the Secretary of State of the State of Kansas 1919-1920. Topeka, Kansas: Kansas State Printing Plant. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
2. "Edwards After Curtis's Seat". Wichita Beacon . Wichita, Kansas. March 8, 1920. p. 2. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
3. "Full Socialist Slate Is Out; Dr. Harding for U.S. Senator". Topeka State Journal . Topeka, Kansas. June 21, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
4. "Socialists Congratulate Debs for "Emancipation"". Topeka State Journal . Topeka, Kansas. September 1, 1920. p. 14. Retrieved March 3, 2025.