1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1954 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Fred Hall defeated Democratic nominee George Docking with 52.98% of the vote.

1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →
 
Nominee Fred Hall George Docking
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 329,868 286,218
Percentage 52.98% 45.97%

County results
Hall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Docking:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Edward F. Arn
Republican

Elected Governor

Fred Hall
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on August 3, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Docking 54,351 56.72
Democratic William C. Salome 41,478 43.28
Total votes 95,829 100.00

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred Hall 122,329 51.85
Republican Henry George Templar 106,539 45.16
Republican Joe E. Rogers 7,043 2.99
Total votes 235,911 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Fred Hall, Republican
  • George Docking, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Chester A. Roberts, Prohibition
  • W. W. Tamplin, Socialist

Results

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1954 Kansas gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Fred Hall 329,868 52.98%
Democratic George Docking 286,218 45.97%
Prohibition Chester A. Roberts 5,531 0.89%
Socialist W. W. Tamplin 1,016 0.16%
Majority 43,650
Turnout 622,633
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  2. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved March 22, 2020.