1914 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914
 
Nominee Arthur Capper George H. Hodges
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 209,543 161,696
Percentage 39.67% 30.61%

 
Nominee Henry Justin Allen Julius B. Billard
Party Progressive Independent
Popular vote 84,060 47,201
Percentage 15.91% 8.94%

County results
Capper:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Hodges:      30–40%      40–50%
Allen:      20-30%
Billard:      40-50%

Governor before election

George H. Hodges
Democratic

Elected Governor

Arthur Capper
Republican

The 1914 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Republican nominee Arthur Capper defeated Democratic incumbent George H. Hodges with 39.67% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Arthur Capper, Republican
  • George H. Hodges, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Henry Justin Allen, Progressive
  • Julius B. Billard, Independent
  • Milo M. Mitchell, Socialist
  • Silas W. Bond, Prohibition

Results

1914 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Arthur Capper 209,543 39.67%
Democratic George H. Hodges (incumbent) 161,696 30.61%
Progressive Henry Justin Allen 84,060 15.91%
Independent Julius B. Billard 47,201 8.94%
Socialist Milo M. Mitchell 20,360 3.86%
Prohibition Silas W. Bond 5,346 1.01%
Majority 47,847
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
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