1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1954 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Fred Hall defeated Democratic nominee George Docking with 52.98% of the vote.

1954 Kansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Fred Hall George Docking Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 329,868 286,218 Percentage 52.98% 45.97%

County results Hall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Docking:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Edward F. Arn Republican Elected Governor Fred Hall Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1954.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George Docking, businessman
• William C. Salome

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George Docking	54,351	56.72
	Democratic	William C. Salome	41,478	43.28
Total votes			95,829	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Fred Hall, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Henry George Templar, former United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
• Joe E. Rogers

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Fred Hall	122,329	51.85
	Republican	Henry George Templar	106,539	45.16
	Republican	Joe E. Rogers	7,043	2.99
Total votes			235,911	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Fred Hall, Republican
• George Docking, Democratic

Other candidates

• Chester A. Roberts, Prohibition
• W. W. Tamplin, Socialist

Results

1954 Kansas gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Fred Hall	329,868	52.98%
	Democratic	George Docking	286,218	45.97%
	Prohibition	Chester A. Roberts	5,531	0.89%
	Socialist	W. W. Tamplin	1,016	0.16%
Majority			43,650
Turnout			622,633
	Republican hold		Swing