1954 Kansas gubernatorial election
Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Kansas
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The 1954 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Fred Hall defeated Democratic nominee George Docking with 52.98% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 3, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- George Docking, businessman
- William C. Salome
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Docking | 54,351 | 56.72 | |
| Democratic | William C. Salome | 41,478 | 43.28 | |
| Total votes | 95,829 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Fred Hall, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Henry George Templar, former United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
- Joe E. Rogers
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Hall | 122,329 | 51.85 | |
| Republican | Henry George Templar | 106,539 | 45.16 | |
| Republican | Joe E. Rogers | 7,043 | 2.99 | |
| Total votes | 235,911 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Fred Hall, Republican
- George Docking, Democratic
Other candidates
- Chester A. Roberts, Prohibition
- W. W. Tamplin, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Hall | 329,868 | 52.98% | ||
| Democratic | George Docking | 286,218 | 45.97% | ||
| Prohibition | Chester A. Roberts | 5,531 | 0.89% | ||
| Socialist | W. W. Tamplin | 1,016 | 0.16% | ||
| Majority | 43,650 | ||||
| Turnout | 622,633 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
