1960 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1960 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican nominee John Anderson Jr. defeated Democratic incumbent George Docking with 55.45% of the vote.

1960 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 8, 1960
 
Nominee John Anderson Jr. George Docking
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 511,534 402,261
Percentage 55.45% 43.60%
County results
Anderson:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%
Docking:      50–60%
Governor before election

George Docking
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John Anderson Jr.
Republican

Elections in Kansas

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1960.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Anderson Jr. 128,081 48.71
Republican McDill "Huck" Boyd 116,725 44.39
Republican W.H. "Bill" Addington 18,169 6.91
Total votes 262,975 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • John Anderson Jr., Republican
  • George Docking, Democratic

Other candidates

  • J. J. Steele, Prohibition

Results
1960 Kansas gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican John Anderson Jr. 511,534 55.45%
Democratic George Docking 402,261 43.60%
Prohibition J. J. Steele 8,727 0.95%
Majority 109,273
Turnout 922,522
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
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