1936 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1936 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Walter A. Huxman defeated Republican nominee Will G. West with 51.09% of the vote.

1936 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 3, 1936
 
Nominee Walter A. Huxman Will G. West
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 433,319 411,446
Percentage 51.09% 48.52%

Governor before election

Alf Landon
Republican

Elected Governor

Walter A. Huxman
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1936.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Walter A. Huxman 91,108 59.28
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis 62,596 40.73
Total votes 153,704 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Walter A. Huxman, Democratic
  • Will G. West, Republican

Other candidates

  • George M. Whiteside, Socialist

Results

1936 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Walter A. Huxman 433,319 51.09%
Republican Will G. West 411,446 48.52%
Socialist George M. Whiteside 3,318 0.39%
Majority 21,873
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
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