1924 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1924 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Benjamin S. Paulen defeated Democratic incumbent Jonathan M. Davis with 49.02% of the vote.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- Benjamin S. Paulen, Republican
- Jonathan M. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates
- William Allen White, Independent
- M. L. Phillips, Socialist
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Benjamin S. Paulen | 323,403 | 49.02% | ||
| Democratic | Jonathan M. Davis (incumbent) | 182,861 | 27.72% | ||
| Independent | William Allen White | 149,811 | 22.71% | ||
| Socialist | M. L. Phillips | 3,606 | 0.55% | ||
| Majority | 140,542 | ||||
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| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 10, 2020.