1998 Kansas gubernatorial election

The Kansas gubernatorial election of 1998 took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Graves won re-election in a landslide over his opponent, State Representative Tom Sawyer. As of 2020, this is the last time Douglas County and Wyandotte County voted for the Republican candidate.

1998 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 3, 1998
 
Nominee Bill Graves Tom Sawyer
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Gary Sherrer Elizabeth Baker
Popular vote 544,882 168,243
Percentage 73.37% 22.65%
County Results
Graves:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Governor before election

Bill Graves
Republican

 Elected Governor

Bill Graves
Republican

Elections in Kansas

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tom Sawyer 88,248 85.28
Democratic Fred Phelps 15,233 14.72
Total votes 103,481 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bill Graves (inc.) 225,782 72.80
Republican David Miller 84,368 27.20
Total votes 310,150 100.00

General election

Results
Kansas gubernatorial election, 1998[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Bill Graves (inc.) 544,882 73.37% +9.27%
Democratic Tom Sawyer 168,243 22.65% -13.25%
Constitution Kirt Poovey 21,710 2.92%
Reform Darrel King 7,830 1.05%
Majority 376,639 50.71% +22.53%
Turnout 742,665
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References
  1. "Kansas Secretary of State - Official 1998 Kansas Primary Election Results". Kssos.org. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  2. "Kansas Secretary of State - Official 1998 Kansas General Election Results". Kssos.org. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
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