1918 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1918 United States gubernatorial elections.

1918 Idaho gubernatorial election

←  1916 November 5, 1918 1920  →

Nominee D. W. Davis H. F. Samuels Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 57,626 38,499 Percentage 59.95% 40.05%

County results Davis:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Samuels:     50–60%

Governor before election Moses Alexander Democratic Elected Governor D. W. Davis Republican

The 1918 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Republican nominee D. W. Davis defeated Democratic nominee H. F. Samuels with 59.95% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• D. W. Davis, Republican
• H. F. Samuels, Democratic

Results

1918 Idaho gubernatorial election ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	D. W. Davis	57,626	59.95%
	Democratic	H. F. Samuels	38,499	40.05%
Majority			19,127
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved October 8, 2020.