1920 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1920 United States gubernatorial elections.

1920 Idaho gubernatorial election

←  1918 November 2, 1920 1922  →

Nominee D. W. Davis Ted A. Walters Sherman D. Fairchild Party Republican Democratic Independent Popular vote 75,748 38,509 28,752 Percentage 52.97% 26.93% 20.11%

County results Davis:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Walters:     40–50% Fairchild:     40–50%

Governor before election D. W. Davis Republican Elected Governor D. W. Davis Republican

The 1920 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 2, to elect Governor of Idaho Incumbent Governor D. W. Davis defeated Democratic Candidate Ted A. Walters with 52.97% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• D. W. Davis, incumbent Governor (Republican)
• Sherman D. Fairchild (Independent)
• Ted A. Walters (Democratic)

Results

1920 Idaho gubernatorial election ^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	D. W. Davis (incumbent)	75,748	52.97%
	Democratic	Ted A. Walters	38,509	26.93%
	Independent	Sherman D. Fairchild	28,752	20.11%
Majority			37,239
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

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