1924 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1924 Kansas gubernatorial election
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  1922 November 4, 1924 1926  
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Nominee Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis William Allen White
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote323,403182,861149,811
Percentage49.02%27.72%22.71%

1924 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Paulen:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Davis:     40–50%     50–60%
White:     30–40%

Governor before election

Jonathan M. Davis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

The 1924 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Benjamin S. Paulen defeated Democratic incumbent Jonathan M. Davis with 49.02% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1924 Kansas gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Benjamin S. Paulen 323,403 49.02%
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis (incumbent)182,86127.72%
Independent William Allen White 149,81122.71%
Socialist M. L. Phillips3,6060.55%
Majority140,542
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

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