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1924 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1922 November 4, 1924 1926 →
 
Nominee Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis William Allen White
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 323,403 182,861 149,811
Percentage 49.02% 27.72% 22.71%

County results
Paulen:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%
White:      30–40%

Governor before election

Jonathan M. Davis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

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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

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • William Allen White, Independent
  • M. L. Phillips, Socialist

Results

1924 Kansas gubernatorial election
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
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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