1932 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1932 Kansas gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1932. Democrat Harry H. Woodring, the incumbent Governor of Kansas, was defeated by Alf Landon, a Republican. Landon polled 34.82%, Woodring 34.14%, and John R. Brinkley, an independent, polled 30.58%.[1]

1932 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 8, 1932
 
Candidate Alfred M. Landon Harry H. Woodring John R. Brinkley
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 278,581 272,944 244,607
Percentage 34.8% 32.1% 30.6%

Governor before election

Harry Woodring
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alf Landon
Republican

Results

Landon won 34 counties, Woodring won 31 counties, and Brinkley won 40 counties.

Kansas gubernatorial election, 1932
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Alf Landon 278,581 34.82% –0.13
Democratic Harry Woodring 272,944 34.12% –0.83
Independent John R. Brinkley 244,607 30.58% +1.08
Socialist H. M. Perkins 3,892 0.49% –0.13
Majority 5,637 0.70% N/A
Republican gain from Democratic Swing N/A

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