1998 Kansas gubernatorial election

The 1998 Kansas gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Graves won re-election in a landslide over his opponent, State Representative Tom Sawyer. As of 2023, this was the last time Douglas County and Wyandotte County voted for the Republican candidate.

1998 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 3, 1998
 
Nominee Bill Graves Tom Sawyer
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Gary Sherrer Elizabeth Baker
Popular vote 544,882 168,243
Percentage 73.4% 22.7%

County results
Graves:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Bill Graves
Republican

Elected Governor

Bill Graves
Republican

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