1946 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1946 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Flag Year:1927
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1948 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1948
Election Date:November 5, 1946
Image1:File:Frank Carlson.png
Nominee1:Frank Carlson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:309,064
Percentage1:53.50%
Nominee2:Harry Hines Woodring
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:254,283
Percentage2:44.02%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Andrew Frank Schoeppel
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Carlson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1946 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Republican nominee Frank Carlson defeated Democratic nominee Harry Hines Woodring with 53.50% of the vote.

General election

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