1966 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1966 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Democratic nominee Robert Docking defeated incumbent Republican William H. Avery with 54.84% of the vote.

1966 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Robert Docking William H. Avery
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 380,030 304,325
Percentage 54.84% 43.92%

County results
Docking:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Avery:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

William H. Avery
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert Docking
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1966.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Docking 96,414 85.47
Democratic George Hart 16,385 14.53
Total votes 112,799 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William H. Avery 144,842 75.09
Republican Dell Crozier 48,051 24.91
Total votes 192,893 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Robert Docking, Democratic
  • William H. Avery, Republican

Other candidates

  • Rolland Ernest Fisher, Prohibition
  • Carson Crawford, Independent

Results

1966 Kansas gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Docking 380,030 54.84%
Republican William H. Avery 304,325 43.92%
Prohibition Rolland Ernest Fisher 4,742 0.68%
Independent Carson Crawford 3,858 0.56%
Majority 75,705
Turnout 692,955
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
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