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Robert Frederick Bennett
Robert Frederick Bennett (May 23, 1927 – October 9, 2000) was an American lawyer and the 39th Governor of Kansas from 1975 to 1979.
Biography.
Bennett was born May 23, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri. He married Joan Gregory, whom he met at Shawnee Mission Rural High School while participating in debate. They had four children: Robert F. (junior), Virginia L., Kathleen, and Patricia. He earned a B.A. in 1950 and a law degree in
1974 Kansas gubernatorial election
The 1974 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Republican nominee Robert Frederick Bennett defeated Democratic nominee Vern Miller with 49.47% of the vote.
Primary elections.
Primary elections were held on August 6, 1974.
Primary elections Republican primary.
Primary elections Republican primary Candidates.
- Robert Frederick Bennett, President of the Kansas Senate
- Donald Owen Concannon, attorney
- Forrest J. Robinson, former minister of the First United Methodist Church of Wichita
- Bob Clack
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