1914 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1914 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1912 November 3, 1914 1916 →
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Nominee Arthur Capper George H. Hodges Henry Justin Allen
Party Republican Democratic Progressive
Popular vote 209,543 161,696 84,060
Percentage 39.67% 30.61% 15.91%

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Nominee Julius B. Billard
Party Independent
Popular vote 47,201
Percentage 8.94%

Governor before election

George H. Hodges
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur Capper
Republican

The 1914 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Republican nominee Arthur Capper defeated Democratic incumbent George H. Hodges with 39.67% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

Major party candidates

  • Arthur Capper, Republican
  • George H. Hodges, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Henry Justin Allen, Progressive
  • Julius B. Billard, Independent
  • Milo M. Mitchell, Socialist
  • Silas W. Bond, Prohibition

Results[]

1914 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Arthur Capper 209,543 39.67%
Democratic George H. Hodges (incumbent) 161,696 30.61%
Progressive Henry Justin Allen 84,060 15.91%
Independent Julius B. Billard 47,201 8.94%
Socialist Milo M. Mitchell 20,360 3.86%
Prohibition Silas W. Bond 5,346 1.01%
Majority 47,847
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References[]

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
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