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1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

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1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1910 November 5, 1912 1914 →
 
Nominee George H. Hodges Arthur Capper George W. Kleihege
Party Democratic Republican Socialist
Popular vote 167,437 167,408 24,767
Percentage 46.55% 46.54% 6.89%

County results
Hodges:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Capper:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Walter R. Stubbs
Republican

Elected Governor

George H. Hodges
Democratic

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

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • George H. Hodges, Democratic
  • Arthur Capper, Republican

Other candidates

  • George W. Kleihege, Socialist

Results

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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

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  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 20, 2020.