1896 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1896 Idaho gubernatorial election
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  1894 November 3, 1896 1898  
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Nominee Frank Steunenberg David H. Budlong
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote22,0966,441
Percentage76.79%22.38%

1896 Idaho gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
Results by county
Steunenberg:     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     >90%

Governor before election

William J. McConnell
Republican

Elected Governor

Frank Steunenberg
Democratic

The 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Frank Steunenberg defeated Republican nominee David H. Budlong with 76.79% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1896 Idaho gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Frank Steunenberg 22,096 76.79% +48.09%
Republican David H. Budlong6,44122.38%-19.13%
Prohibition Moses F. Fowler2390.83%0.00%
Majority15,655
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved October 28, 2020.