1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1912

Nominee George H. Hodges Arthur Capper George W. Kleihege Party Democratic Republican Socialist Popular vote 167,437 167,408 24,767 Percentage 46.55% 46.54% 6.89%

County results Hodges:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Capper:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Walter R. Stubbs Republican Elected Governor George H. Hodges Democratic

The 1912 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee George H. Hodges narrowly defeated Republican nominee Arthur Capper with 46.55% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

• George W. Kleihege, Socialist

Results

1912 Kansas gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George H. Hodges	167,437	46.55%
	Republican	Arthur Capper	167,408	46.54%
	Socialist	George W. Kleihege	24,767	6.89%
Majority			29
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing