1982 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1982 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1986 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Image1:File:John Carlin.jpg
Nominee1:John W. Carlin
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate1:Thomas Docking
Popular Vote1:405,772
Percentage1:53.2%
Nominee2:Sam Hardage
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Dan Thiessen
Popular Vote2:339,356
Percentage2:44.5%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:John W. Carlin
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John W. Carlin
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat John W. Carlin defeated Republican nominee Sam Hardage with 53.2% of the vote.

, this marks the last occasion in which Thomas County has voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election, and the last time a male Democrat was elected Governor of Kansas.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1982.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

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 . 2018-12-25.