1922 Kansas gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1922 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee Jonathan M. Davis defeated Republican nominee William Yoast Morgan with 50.87% of the vote.

1922 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1920 November 7, 1922 1924 →
 
Nominee Jonathan M. Davis William Yoast Morgan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 271,058 252,602
Percentage 50.87% 47.41%

County results
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Morgan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Henry Justin Allen
Republican

Elected Governor

Jonathan M. Davis
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • Jonathan M. Davis, Democratic
  • William Yoast Morgan, Republican

Other candidates

  • M. L. Phillips, Socialist

Results edit

1922 Kansas gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jonathan M. Davis 271,058 50.87%
Republican William Yoast Morgan 252,602 47.41%
Socialist M. L. Phillips 9,138 1.72%
Majority 18,456
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 13, 2020.