The 1942 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee Andrew Frank Schoeppel defeated Democratic nominee William H. Burke with 56.68% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 4, 1942.

Democratic primary

Candidates William H. Burke, businessman Paul B. Green

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Andrew Frank Schoeppel, Chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission Carl E. Friend, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Clyde M. Reed, United States Senator Thale P. Skovgard

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Andrew Frank Schoeppel, Republican William H. Burke, Democratic

Other candidates David C. White, Prohibition Ida A. Beloof, Socialist

Results

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