Claim: Republican, Clyde M Reed won the 1928 Kansas gubernatorial election, making him the 24th Governor of Kansas; shortly after he took office, the Great Depression began, and he was defeated in his 1930 bid for renomination.
Evidence: Reed was elected Governor of Kansas in 1929, after becoming known as a candidate for being extremely progressive. Shortly after he moved into the governor's mansion, the Great Depression began. Reed was defeated in his bid for renomination in 1930, and returned to newspaper editing. 24th Governor of Kansas 1928 Kansas gubernatorial election Republican Clyde M. Reed 65.60%