1964 Kansas gubernatorial election
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The 1964 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Republican nominee William H. Avery defeated Democratic nominee Harry G. Wiles with 50.9% of the vote.
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November 3, 1964
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 County results Avery: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Wiles: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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This marks the last time in Kansas history that the elected Governor was of the same party as the outgoing Governor.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 4, 1964.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Harry G. Wiles, Kansas Corporation Commissioner
- Jules V. Doty
- George Hart, former Kansas State Treasurer
- Joseph W. Henkle Sr., former Lieutenant Governor
- J. Donald Coffin
- Ewell Stewart
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Harry G. Wiles | 50,590 | 32.41 | |
| Democratic | Jules V. Doty | 37,305 | 23.90 | |
| Democratic | George Hart | 30,973 | 19.84 | |
| Democratic | Joseph W. Henkle Sr. | 21,304 | 13.65 | |
| Democratic | J. Donald Coffin | 9,140 | 5.86 | |
| Democratic | Ewell Stewart | 6,783 | 4.35 | |
| Total votes | 156,095 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- William H. Avery, U.S. Representative
- McDill "Huck" Boyd, Newspaper publisher
- Paul R. Wunsch, President of the Kansas Senate
- William M. Ferguson, Kansas Attorney General
- Harold H. Chase, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Albert S. Myers
- Dell Crozier
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William H. Avery | 85,745 | 30.39 | |
| Republican | McDill "Huck" Boyd | 75,451 | 26.74 | |
| Republican | Paul R. Wunsch | 71,601 | 25.38 | |
| Republican | William M. Ferguson | 36,622 | 12.98 | |
| Republican | Harold H. Chase | 8,397 | 2.98 | |
| Republican | Albert S. Myers | 1,615 | 0.57 | |
| Republican | Dell Crozier | 1,604 | 0.57 | |
| Total votes | 282,163 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William H. Avery, Republican
- Harry G. Wiles, Democratic
Other candidates
- Kenneth L. Myers, Independent
- Harry E. Livermore, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William H. Avery | 432,667 | 50.88% | ||
| Democratic | Harry G. Wiles | 400,264 | 47.07% | ||
| Independent | Kenneth L. Myers | 11,816 | 1.39% | ||
| Prohibition | Harry E. Livermore | 5,667 | 0.67% | ||
| Majority | 32,403 | ||||
| Turnout | 850,414 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||