1916 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1916 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1914 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1914
Next Election:1918 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1918
Election Date:November 7, 1916
Nominee1:Arthur Capper
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:353,169
Percentage1:60.77%
Nominee2:W. C. Lansdon
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:192,037
Percentage2:33.05%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Arthur Capper
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Arthur Capper
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1916 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Republican Arthur Capper defeated Democratic nominee W. C. Lansdon with 60.77% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

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Other candidates