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1966 Kansas gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1966 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Democratic nominee Robert Docking defeated incumbent Republican William H. Avery with 54.8% of the vote.
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 County results Docking: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Avery: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on August 2, 1966.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Robert Docking, Mayor of Arkansas City
- George Hart, former Kansas State Treasurer
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Docking | 96,414 | 85.47 | |
| Democratic | George Hart | 16,385 | 14.53 | |
| Total votes | 112,799 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- William H. Avery, incumbent Governor
- Dell Crozier
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William H. Avery (incumbent) | 144,842 | 75.09 | |
| Republican | Dell Crozier | 48,051 | 24.91 | |
| Total votes | 192,893 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Robert Docking, Democratic
- William H. Avery, Republican
Other candidates
- Rolland Ernest Fisher, Prohibition
- Carson Crawford, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Docking | 380,030 | 54.84% | ||
| Republican | William H. Avery (incumbent) | 304,325 | 43.92% | ||
| Prohibition | Rolland Ernest Fisher | 4,742 | 0.68% | ||
| Independent | Carson Crawford | 3,858 | 0.56% | ||
| Majority | 75,705 | ||||
| Turnout | 692,955 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||