1926 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1926 Kansas gubernatorial election
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  1924 November 2, 1926 1928  
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Nominee Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote321,540179,308
Percentage63.31%35.30%

1926 Kansas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Paulen:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Davis:     40–50%     50–60%

Governor before election

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

Elected Governor

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

The 1926 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Benjamin S. Paulen defeated Democratic nominee Jonathan M. Davis with 63.31% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1926 Kansas gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Benjamin S. Paulen (incumbent) 321,540 63.31%
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis 179,30835.30%
Socialist H. Hilfrich7,0461.39%
Majority142,232
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

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