1916 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1916 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Arthur Capper defeated Democratic nominee W. C. Lansdon with 60.77% of the vote.

1916 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Arthur Capper W. C. Lansdon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 353,169 192,037
Percentage 60.77% 33.05%
Governor before election

Arthur Capper
Republican

 Elected Governor

Arthur Capper
Republican

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Arthur Capper, Republican
  • W. C. Lansdon, Democratic

Other candidates

  • E. N. Richardson, Socialist
  • Harry R. Ross, Prohibition

Results
1916 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Arthur Capper 353,169 60.77%
Democratic W. C. Lansdon 192,037 33.05%
Socialist E. N. Richardson 22,552 3.88%
Prohibition Harry R. Ross 13,366 2.30%
Majority 161,132
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
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