1982 Idaho gubernatorial election
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 County Results Evans: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Batt: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1982 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat John V. Evans defeated Republican nominee Phil Batt with 50.64% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 25, 1982.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Phil Batt, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Ralph Olmstead, Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Batt | 63,622 | 63.91 | |
| Republican | Ralph Olmstead | 35,932 | 36.09 | |
| Total votes | 99,554 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- John V. Evans, Democratic
- Phil Batt, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John V. Evans | 165,365 | 50.64% | ||
| Republican | Phil Batt | 161,157 | 49.36% | ||
| Majority | 4,208 | ||||
| Turnout | 326,522 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2018-10-11.