1940 Kansas gubernatorial election

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

Candidates

Major party candidates

Payne Ratner, Republican
William H. Burke, Democratic

Other candidates

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

Results

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

^ 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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