1936 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1936 Kansas gubernatorial election
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  1934 November 3, 1936 1938  
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Nominee Walter A. Huxman Will G. West
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote433,319411,446
Percentage51.09%48.52%

1936 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Huxman:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
West:      50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Alf Landon
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter A. Huxman
Democratic

The 1936 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Walter A. Huxman defeated Republican nominee Will G. West with 51.09% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1936. [1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Walter A. Huxman 91,108 59.28
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis 62,59640.73
Total votes153,704 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1936 Kansas gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Walter A. Huxman 433,319 51.09%
Republican Will G. West411,44648.52%
Socialist George M. Whiteside3,3180.39%
Majority21,873
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

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