The 1938 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee Payne Ratner defeated Democratic incumbent Walter A. Huxman with 52.10% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 2, 1938.

Republican primary

Candidates Payne Ratner, State Senator Harold C. McGugin, former U.S. Representative Charles W. Thompson, former Lieutenant Governor Carl Newcomer

Results

General election

Candidates Major party candidates Payne Ratner, Republican Walter A. Huxman, Democratic

Other candidates Jonathan M. Davis, Independent C. Floyd Hester, Prohibition Ida A. Beloof, Socialist

Results

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