1936 Kansas gubernatorial election

1936 Kansas gubernatorial election

←  1934 November 3, 1936 1938  →

Nominee Walter A. Huxman Will G. West Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 433,319 411,446 Percentage 51.09% 48.52%

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. Incumbent Governor Alf Landon did not seek reelection, and instead unsuccessfully ran for President.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Walter A. Huxman, former Kansas State Tax Commissioner
• Jonathan M. Davis, former Governor

Results

Democratic primary results ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Walter A. Huxman	91,108	59.28
	Democratic	Jonathan M. Davis	62,596	40.73
Total votes			153,704	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Walter A. Huxman, Democratic
• Will G. West, Republican

Other candidates

• George M. Whiteside, Socialist

Results

1936 Kansas gubernatorial election ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Walter A. Huxman	433,319	51.09%
	Republican	Will G. West	411,446	48.52%
	Socialist	George M. Whiteside	3,318	0.39%
Majority			21,873
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN   9781568029818 . Retrieved June 3, 2020.