1926 Kansas gubernatorial election

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.

1926 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
Nominee Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 321,540 179,308
Percentage 63.31% 35.30%

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

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Benjamin S. Paulen, Republican
  • Jonathan M. Davis, Democratic

Other candidates

  • H. Hilfrich, Socialist

Results edit

1926 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Benjamin S. Paulen (incumbent) 321,540 63.31%
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis 179,308 35.30%
Socialist H. Hilfrich 7,046 1.39%
Majority 142,232
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 9, 2020.