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