The 1964 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Republican nominee William H. Avery defeated Democratic nominee Harry G. Wiles with 50.9% of the vote.
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County results Avery: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Wiles: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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This marks the last time in Kansas history that the elected Governor was of the same party as the outgoing Governor.
Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on August 4, 1964.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Harry G. Wiles, Kansas Corporation Commissioner
- Jules V. Doty
- George Hart, former Kansas State Treasurer
- Joseph W. Henkle Sr., former Lieutenant Governor
- J. Donald Coffin
- Ewell Stewart
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Harry G. Wiles | 50,590 | 32.41 | |
Democratic | Jules V. Doty | 37,305 | 23.90 | |
Democratic | George Hart | 30,973 | 19.84 | |
Democratic | Joseph W. Henkle Sr. | 21,304 | 13.65 | |
Democratic | J. Donald Coffin | 9,140 | 5.86 | |
Democratic | Ewell Stewart | 6,783 | 4.35 | |
Total votes | 156,095 | 100.00 |
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- William H. Avery, U.S. Representative
- McDill "Huck" Boyd, Newspaper publisher
- Paul R. Wunsch, President of the Kansas Senate
- William M. Ferguson, Kansas Attorney General
- Harold H. Chase, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Albert S. Myers
- Dell Crozier
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William H. Avery | 85,745 | 30.39 | |
Republican | McDill "Huck" Boyd | 75,451 | 26.74 | |
Republican | Paul R. Wunsch | 71,601 | 25.38 | |
Republican | William M. Ferguson | 36,622 | 12.98 | |
Republican | Harold H. Chase | 8,397 | 2.98 | |
Republican | Albert S. Myers | 1,615 | 0.57 | |
Republican | Dell Crozier | 1,604 | 0.57 | |
Total votes | 282,163 | 100.00 |
General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- William H. Avery, Republican
- Harry G. Wiles, Democratic
Other candidates
- Kenneth L. Myers, Independent
- Harry E. Livermore, Prohibition
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | William H. Avery | 432,667 | 50.88% | ||
Democratic | Harry G. Wiles | 400,264 | 47.07% | ||
Independent | Kenneth L. Myers | 11,816 | 1.39% | ||
Prohibition | Harry E. Livermore | 5,667 | 0.67% | ||
Majority | 32,403 | ||||
Turnout | 850,414 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
References edit
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved July 3, 2019.