Science Brief
1954 Kansas gubernatorial election
2026-11-16 06:29:22 · Cedar Herald Index
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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 3, 1954.

Democratic primary
Candidates
George Docking, businessman
William C. Salome
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Fred Hall, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Henry George Templar, former United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
Joe E. Rogers
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
Fred Hall, Republican
George Docking, Democratic
Other candidates
Chester A. Roberts, Prohibition
W. W. Tamplin, Socialist
Results
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