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1942 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1942 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1940 November 3, 1942 1944 →
 
Nominee C. A. Bottolfsen Chase A. Clark
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 72,260 71,826
Percentage 50.15% 49.85%

Governor before election

Chase A. Clark
Democratic

Elected Governor

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

The 1942 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee C. A. Bottolfsen defeated Democratic incumbent Chase A. Clark with 50.15% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
  • Chase A. Clark, Democratic

Results

1942 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican C. A. Bottolfsen 72,260 50.15%
Democratic Chase A. Clark (incumbent) 71,826 49.85%
Majority 434
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-04.