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
November 2, 1926
 
Nominee Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 321,540 179,308
Percentage 63.31% 35.30%
Governor before election

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

 Elected Governor

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • H. Hilfrich, Socialist

Results
1926 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Benjamin S. Paulen 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
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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