1926 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1926 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Republican Benjamin S. Paulen defeated Democratic nominee Jonathan M. Davis with 63.31% of the vote.
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November 2, 1926
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 County results Paulen: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Davis: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Benjamin S. Paulen, Republican
- Jonathan M. Davis, Democratic
Other candidates
- H. Hilfrich, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Benjamin S. Paulen (incumbent) | 321,540 | 63.31% | ||
| Democratic | Jonathan M. Davis | 179,308 | 35.30% | ||
| Socialist | H. Hilfrich | 7,046 | 1.39% | ||
| Majority | 142,232 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||