Election Name: | 1964 Kansas gubernatorial election |
Country: | Kansas |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1962 Kansas gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1962 |
Next Election: | 1966 Kansas gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1966 |
Election Date: | November 3, 1964 |
Image1: | File:William Henry Avery.png |
Nominee1: | William H. Avery |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 432,667 |
Percentage1: | 50.9% |
Nominee2: | Harry G. Wiles |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 400,264 |
Percentage2: | 47.1% |
Map Size: | 270px |
Governor | |
Before Election: | John Anderson Jr. |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
After Election: | William H. Avery |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
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.
This marks the last time in Kansas history that the elected Governor was of the same party as the outgoing Governor.
Primary elections were held on August 4, 1964.[1]
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