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.

Democratic primary

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

Results

Republican primary

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

Results

General election

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

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

Results

References