1946 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1946 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee Frank Carlson defeated Democratic nominee Harry Hines Woodring with 53.50% of the vote.

1946 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Frank Carlson Harry Hines Woodring
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 309,064 254,283
Percentage 53.50% 44.02%

County results
Carlson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Woodring:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Andrew Frank Schoeppel
Republican

Elected Governor

Frank Carlson
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Frank Carlson, Republican
  • Harry H. Woodring, Democratic

Other candidates

  • David C. White, Prohibition
  • Harry Graber, Socialist

Results

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1946 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frank Carlson 309,064 53.50%
Democratic Harry H. Woodring 254,283 44.02%
Prohibition David C. White 12,517 2.17%
Socialist Harry Graber 1,830 0.32%
Majority 231,700
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - KS Governor Race - Nov 05, 1946". www.ourcampaigns.com.