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1914 Kansas gubernatorial election

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

 
Nominee Henry Justin Allen Julius B. Billard
Party Progressive Independent
Popular vote 84,060 47,201
Percentage 15.91% 8.94%

County results
Capper:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Hodges:      30–40%      40–50%
Allen:      20-30%
Billard:      40-50%

Governor before election

George H. Hodges
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur Capper
Republican

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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
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 June 20, 2020.
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