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1940 Kansas gubernatorial election
	County results; Ratner: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%; Burke: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election; Payne Ratner; Republican	Elected Governor ; Payne Ratner; Republican

The 1940 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Republican Payne Ratner defeated Democratic nominee William H. Burke with 49.63% of the vote.

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

Payne Ratner, Republican
William H. Burke, Democratic

Other candidates

David C. White, Prohibition
Ida A. Beloof, Socialist

Results edit

1940 Kansas gubernatorial election^[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Payne Ratner (incumbent)	425,928	49.63%
	Democratic	William H. Burke	425,498	49.58%
	Prohibition	David C. White	5,227	0.61%
	Socialist	Ida A. Beloof	1,636	0.19%
Majority			430
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References edit

^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 22, 2020.

[1] Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 22, 2020.

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Summary

General election edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

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