1912 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1912 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1910 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1910
Next Election:1914 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1914
Election Date:November 5, 1912
Nominee1:George H. Hodges
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:167,437
Percentage1:46.55%
Nominee2:Arthur Capper
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:167,408
Percentage2:46.54%
Nominee3:George W. Kleihege
Party3:Socialist Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:24,767
Percentage3:6.89%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Walter R. Stubbs
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:George H. Hodges
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

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