1934 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1934 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Republican Alf Landon defeated Democratic nominee Omar B. Ketchum with 53.51% of the vote.

1934 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 6, 1934
 
Nominee Alf Landon Omar B. Ketchum
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 422,030 359,877
Percentage 53.51% 45.63%
Governor before election

Alf Landon
Republican

 Elected Governor

Alf Landon
Republican

Elections in Kansas

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1934.[1]

Candidates
  • Omar B. Ketchum, Mayor of Topeka
  • Thurman Hill
  • Charles E. Miller
  • Kirk Prather
  • George E. Rogers
  • Walter Eggers

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Omar B. Ketchum 54,486 35.00
Democratic Thurman Hill 40,307 25.89
Democratic Charles E. Miller 31,420 20.19
Democratic Kirk Prather 17,021 10.94
Democratic George E. Rogers 8,712 5.60
Democratic Walter Eggers 3,715 2.39
Total votes 155,661 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Alf Landon 234,699 79.90
Republican John R. Brinkley 59,036 20.10
Total votes 293,735 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Alf Landon, Republican
  • Omar B. Ketchum, Democratic

Other candidates

  • George M. Whiteside, Socialist

Results
1934 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Alf Landon 422,030 53.51%
Democratic Omar B. Ketchum 359,877 45.63%
Socialist George M. Whiteside 6,744 0.86%
Majority 62,153
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-04.
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