1998 Kansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1998 Kansas gubernatorial election
Country:Kansas
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1994 Kansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1994
Next Election:2002 Kansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:2002
Election Date:November 3, 1998
Image1:File:Bill Graves being presented a plaque, March 23, 2000 - cropped.jpg
Nominee1:Bill Graves
Running Mate1:Gary Sherrer
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:544,882
Percentage1:73.4%
Nominee2:Tom Sawyer
Running Mate2:Elizabeth Baker
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:168,243
Percentage2:22.7%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Bill Graves
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Bill Graves
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1998 Kansas gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Graves won re-election in a 50% landslide over his opponent, State Representative Tom Sawyer., this was the last time Douglas County and Wyandotte County voted for the Republican candidate.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates