The 1964 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Republican nominee William H. Avery defeated Democratic nominee Harry G. Wiles with 50.9% of the vote.
This marks the last time in Kansas history that the elected Governor was of the same party as the outgoing Governor.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 4, 1964.
Democratic primary
Candidates Harry G. Wiles, Kansas Corporation Commissioner Jules V. Doty George Hart, former Kansas State Treasurer Joseph W. Henkle Sr., former Lieutenant Governor J. Donald Coffin Ewell Stewart
Results
Republican primary
Candidates William H. Avery, U.S. Representative McDill "Huck" Boyd, Newspaper publisher Paul R. Wunsch, President of the Kansas Senate William M. Ferguson, Kansas Attorney General Harold H. Chase, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Albert S. Myers Dell Crozier
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates William H. Avery, Republican Harry G. Wiles, Democratic
Other candidates Kenneth L. Myers, Independent Harry E. Livermore, Prohibition
Results
References