1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1912 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee George H. Hodges narrowly defeated Republican nominee Arthur Capper with 46.55% of the vote.

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1912

Nominee George H. Hodges Arthur Capper George W. Kleihege Party Democratic Republican Socialist Popular vote 167,437 167,408 24,767 Percentage 46.55% 46.54% 6.89%

County results Hodges:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Capper:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Walter R. Stubbs Republican Elected Governor George H. Hodges Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George H. Hodges, Democratic
• Arthur Capper, Republican

Other candidates

• George W. Kleihege, Socialist

Results

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George H. Hodges	167,437	46.55%
	Republican	Arthur Capper	167,408	46.54%
	Socialist	George W. Kleihege	24,767	6.89%
Majority			29
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing