1924 Kansas gubernatorial election

1924 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1922 November 4, 1924 1926 →
 
Nominee Benjamin S. Paulen Jonathan M. Davis William Allen White
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 323,403 182,861 149,811
Percentage 49.02% 27.72% 22.71%

County results
Paulen:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%
White:      30–40%

Governor before election

Jonathan M. Davis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Benjamin S. Paulen
Republican

The 1924 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Republican nominee Benjamin S. Paulen defeated Democratic incumbent Jonathan M. Davis with 49.02% of the vote.

General election[edit]

Candidates[edit]

Major party candidates

  • Benjamin S. Paulen, Republican
  • Jonathan M. Davis, Democratic

Other candidates

  • William Allen White, Independent
  • M. L. Phillips, Socialist

Results[edit]

1924 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Benjamin S. Paulen 323,403 49.02%
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis (incumbent) 182,861 27.72%
Independent William Allen White 149,811 22.71%
Socialist M. L. Phillips 3,606 0.55%
Majority 140,542
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References[edit]

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 10, 2020.