1928 Kansas gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1928 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1928 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Republican nominee Clyde M. Reed, who defeated former representative Charles Frederick Scott, lieutenant governor De Lanson Alson Newton Chase, and Secretary of State Frank Joseph Ryan for the Republican nomination, defeated Democratic nominee Chauncey B. Little with 65.60% of the vote.

1928 Kansas gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →

Nominee Clyde M. Reed Chauncey B. Little Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 433,395 219,327 Percentage 65.60% 33.20%

County results Reed:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Little:      60–70%

Governor before election Benjamin S. Paulen Republican Elected Governor Clyde M. Reed Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Clyde M. Reed, Republican
• Chauncey B. Little, Democratic

Other candidates

• Henry L. Peterson, Socialist

Results

1928 Kansas gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Clyde M. Reed	433,395	65.60%
	Democratic	Chauncey B. Little	219,327	33.20%
	Socialist	Henry L. Peterson	7,924	1.20%
Majority			214,068
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing