1914 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1914 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Republican nominee Arthur Capper defeated Democratic incumbent George H. Hodges with 39.67% of the vote.

1914 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 3, 1914
 
Nominee Arthur Capper George H. Hodges Henry Justin Allen
Party Republican Democratic Progressive
Popular vote 209,543 161,696 84,060
Percentage 39.67% 30.61% 15.91%
 
Nominee Julius B. Billard
Party Independent
Popular vote 47,201
Percentage 8.94%
Governor before election

George H. Hodges
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Arthur Capper
Republican

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Arthur Capper, Republican
  • George H. Hodges, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Henry Justin Allen, Progressive
  • Julius B. Billard, Independent
  • Milo M. Mitchell, Socialist
  • Silas W. Bond, Prohibition

Results
1914 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Arthur Capper 209,543 39.67%
Democratic George H. Hodges 161,696 30.61%
Progressive Henry Justin Allen 84,060 15.91%
Independent Julius B. Billard 47,201 8.94%
Socialist Milo M. Mitchell 20,360 3.86%
Prohibition Silas W. Bond 5,346 1.01%
Majority 47,847
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
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