1918 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1918 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Republican nominee Henry Justin Allen defeated Democratic nominee W. C. Lansdon with 66.39% of the vote.

1918 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1916 November 5, 1918 1920 →
 
Nominee Henry Justin Allen W. C. Lansdon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 287,957 133,054
Percentage 66.39% 30.68%

Governor before election

Arthur Capper
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry Justin Allen
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Henry Justin Allen, Republican
  • W. C. Lansdon, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George W. Kleihege, Socialist

Results edit

1918 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Henry Justin Allen 287,957 66.39%
Democratic W. C. Lansdon 133,054 30.68%
Socialist George W. Kleihege 12,732 2.94%
Majority 154,903
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 17, 2020.