1924 Kansas gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 4, 1924
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 County results Paulen: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Davis: 40â50% 50â60% White: 30â40% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Benjamin S. Paulen, Republican
- Jonathan M. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates
- William Allen White, Independent
- M. L. Phillips, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||
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| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||