1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1954 Kansas gubernatorial election
Flag of Kansas (1927-1961).svg
  1952 November 2, 1954 1956  
  Fred Hall (cropped).jpg George Docking.jpg
Nominee Fred Hall George Docking
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote329,868286,218
Percentage52.98%45.97%

1954 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Hall:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Docking:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Edward F. Arn
Republican

Elected Governor

Fred Hall
Republican

The 1954 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Fred Hall defeated Democratic nominee George Docking with 52.98% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1954. [1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic George Docking 54,351 56.72
Democratic William C. Salome41,47843.28
Total votes95,829 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Fred Hall 122,329 51.85
Republican Henry George Templar 106,53945.16
Republican Joe E. Rogers7,0432.99
Total votes235,911 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1954 Kansas gubernatorial election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Fred Hall 329,868 52.98%
Democratic George Docking 286,21845.97%
Prohibition Chester A. Roberts5,5310.89%
Socialist W. W. Tamplin1,0160.16%
Majority43,650
Turnout 622,633
Republican hold Swing

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References

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