1948 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1948 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Frank Carlson defeated Democratic nominee Randolph Carpenter with 57.00% of the vote.

1948 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948

Nominee Frank Carlson Randolph Carpenter Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 433,396 307,485 Percentage 57.00% 40.44%

Governor before election Frank Carlson Republican Elected Governor Frank Carlson Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1948.[1]

Candidates

• Randolph Carpenter, former U.S. Representative
• Ewell Stewart

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Randolph Carpenter	36,682	59.54
	Democratic	Ewell Stewart	24,932	40.47
Total votes			61,614	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Frank Carlson, incumbent Governor
• James A. McClain
• William P. Lambertson, former U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Frank Carlson	170,831	81.08
	Republican	James A. McClain	21,068	10.00
	Republican	William P. Lambertson	18,808	8.93
Total votes			210,707	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Frank Carlson, Republican
• Randolph Carpenter, Democratic

Other candidates

• N.W. Nice, Prohibition
• W. W. Tamplin, Socialist

Results

1948 Kansas gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Republican	Frank Carlson	433,396	57.00%
	Democratic	Randolph Carpenter	307,485	40.44%
	Prohibition	N.W. Nice	17,035	2.24%
	Socialist	W. W. Tamplin	2,491	0.33%
Majority			125,911
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.