1948 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1948 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Incumbent Republican Frank Carlson defeated Democratic nominee Randolph Carpenter with 57.00% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 3, 1948.

Candidates

 * Randolph Carpenter, former U.S. Representative
 * Ewell Stewart

Candidates

 * Frank Carlson, incumbent Governor
 * James A. McClain
 * William P. Lambertson, former U.S. Representative

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Frank Carlson, Republican
 * Randolph Carpenter, Democratic

Other candidates
 * N.W. Nice, Prohibition
 * W. W. Tamplin, Socialist