1982 Kansas gubernatorial election
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| County results Carlin: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hardage: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1982 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat John W. Carlin defeated Republican nominee Sam Hardage with 53.2% of the vote.