1940 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1940 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican Payne Ratner defeated Democratic nominee William H. Burke with 49.63% of the vote.

1940 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Payne Ratner William H. Burke
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 425,928 425,498
Percentage 49.63% 49.58%
Governor before election

Payne Ratner
Republican

 Elected Governor

Payne Ratner
Republican

Elections in Kansas

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Payne Ratner, Republican
  • William H. Burke, Democratic

Other candidates

  • David C. White, Prohibition
  • Ida A. Beloof, Socialist

Results
1940 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Payne Ratner 425,928 49.63%
Democratic William H. Burke 425,498 49.58%
Prohibition David C. White 5,227 0.61%
Socialist Ida A. Beloof 1,636 0.19%
Majority 430
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
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