1960 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1960 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Flag Year:1927
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1958 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1958
Next Election:1962 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 8, 1960
Image1:File:Kansas Governor John Anderson Jr 17 Sep 1964 (cropped) 2.jpg
Nominee1:John Anderson Jr.
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:511,534
Percentage1:55.5%
Nominee2:George Docking
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:402,261
Percentage2:43.6%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:George Docking
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Anderson Jr.
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1960 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Republican nominee John Anderson Jr. defeated Democratic incumbent George Docking with 55.5% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1960.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-07-03.