1932 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1932 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Flag Year:1927
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1930 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1930
Election Date:November 8, 1932
Next Election:1934 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1934
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:278,581
Percentage1:34.8%
Governor
Before Election:Harry Woodring
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Alf Landon
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:270px
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:272,944
Percentage2:34.1%
Party3:Independent (politician)
Popular Vote3:244,607
Percentage3:30.6%

The 1932 Kansas gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1932. Democrat Harry H. Woodring, the incumbent Governor of Kansas, was narrowly defeated by Alf Landon, a Republican. Landon polled 34.82%, Woodring 34.14%, and John R. Brinkley, an independent, polled 30.58%.[1]

Results

Landon won 34 counties, Woodring won 31 counties, and Brinkley won 40 counties.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=247010 Kansas 1932