1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954

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

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.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George Docking, businessman
• William C. Salome

Results

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

Candidates

• Fred Hall, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Henry George Templar, former United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
• Joe E. Rogers

Results

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

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Fred Hall, Republican
• George Docking, Democratic

Other candidates

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

Results

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

1. 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.