1970 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

The 1970 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Robert Docking defeated Republican nominee Kent Frizzell with 54.3% of the vote.

Election Name:1970 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1968 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1968
Next Election:1972 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1972
Election Date:November 3, 1970
Image1:File:Robert Docking (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Robert Docking
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:404,611
Percentage1:54.3%
Nominee2:Kent Frizzell
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:333,227
Percentage2:44.7%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Robert Docking
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert Docking
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1970.[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 . 2019-04-30.