1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

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

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee George H. Hodges Arthur Capper
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 167,437 167,408
Percentage 46.55% 46.54%
Governor before election

Walter R. Stubbs
Republican

 Elected Governor

George H. Hodges
Democratic

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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 2020-06-20.
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