1970 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1970 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. Incumbent Democrat Robert Docking defeated Republican nominee Kent Frizzell with 54.3% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1970.

Republican primary

Candidates

• Kent Frizzell, Attorney General of Kansas
• Rick Harman, businessman
• Raymond J. Vanskiver
• Donald Conard
• Joseph Lindahl

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Robert Docking, Democratic
• Kent Frizzell, Republican

Other candidates

• P. Everett Sperry, Independent
• Marshall Uncapher, Prohibition

Results

References