1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1938 Idaho gubernatorial election
Flag of Idaho (1927-1957).png
  1936 November 8, 1938 1940  
  C. A. Bottolfsen (Idaho Governor).jpg C. Ben Ross (Idaho Governor).jpg
Nominee C. A. Bottolfsen C. Ben Ross
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote106,26877,697
Percentage57.30%41.89%

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Bottolfsen:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Ross:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Barzilla Clark
Democratic

Elected Governor

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

The 1938 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 8. Incumbent Democratic governor Barzilla Clark ran for re-election, but was defeated in the August primary by former three-term governor C. Ben Ross. The general election was won by Republican nominee C. A. Bottolfsen, who received 57.30% of the vote. [1]

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 9, 1938. [2] [3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican C. A. Bottolfsen 106,268 57.30%
Democratic C. Ben Ross 77,69741.89%
Independent R. B. Wilson1,4940.81%
Majority28,571
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. "Democrat rule rudely shaken". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 10, 1938. p. 1.
  2. "Clark forges to front in Idaho Senate primary". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 10, 1938. p. 1.
  3. "Loyal New Deal senator loses Idaho primary race". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 11, 1938. p. 1.
  4. Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved May 8, 2020.