1914 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1914 United States gubernatorial elections.

1914 Idaho gubernatorial election

←  1912 November 3, 1914 1916  →

Nominee Moses Alexander John M. Haines Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 47,618 40,349 Percentage 44.13% 37.39%   Nominee Hugh E. McElroy L. A. Coblentz Party Progressive Socialist Popular vote 10,583 7,967 Percentage 9.81% 7.38%

County results Alexander:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60%     60–70% Haines:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60% McElroy:     30–40%

Governor before election John M. Haines Republican Elected Governor Moses Alexander Democratic

The 1914 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Moses Alexander defeated incumbent Republican John M. Haines with 44.13% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Moses Alexander, Democratic
• John M. Haines, Republican

Other candidates

• Hugh E. McElroy, Progressive
• L. A. Coblentz, Socialist

Results

1914 Idaho gubernatorial election ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Moses Alexander	47,618	44.13%
	Republican	John M. Haines (incumbent)	40,349	37.39%
	Progressive	Hugh E. McElroy	10,583	9.81%
	Socialist	L. A. Coblentz	7,967	7.38%
Majority			7,269
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved October 18, 2020.