1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Kansas

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1910 November 5, 1912 1914 →
 
Nominee George H. Hodges Arthur Capper George W. Kleihege
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 167,437 167,408 24,767
Percentage 46.55% 46.54% 6.89%

County results
Hodges:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Capper:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Walter R. Stubbs
Republican

Elected Governor

George H. Hodges
Democratic

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The 1912 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee George H. Hodges narrowly defeated Republican nominee Arthur Capper with 46.55% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • George W. Kleihege, Socialist

Results

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George H. Hodges 167,437 46.55%
Republican Arthur Capper 167,408 46.54%
Socialist George W. Kleihege 24,767 6.89%
Majority 29
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican 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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