The 1962 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican John Anderson Jr. defeated Democratic nominee Dale E. Saffels with 53.4% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections Primary elections or primaries are elections held to determine which candidates will run in an upcoming general election. In a partisan primary, a political party selects a candidate. Depending on the state and/or party, there may be an "open pri ...

were held on August 7, 1962.

Democratic primary

Candidates

* Dale E. Saffels,

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*George Hart, former

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Results

Republican primary

Candidates

* John Anderson Jr., incumbent

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*Harvey F. Crouch

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *John Anderson Jr., Republican *Dale E. Saffels, Democratic Other candidates *Vearl Bacon, Prohibition

Results

References

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November 1962 in the United States