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1940 Idaho gubernatorial election
← 1938 November 5, 1940 1942 →
 
Nominee Chase A. Clark C. A. Bottolfsen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 120,420 118,117
Percentage 50.48% 49.52%
Governor before election

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

Elected Governor

Chase A. Clark
Democratic

The 1940 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Democratic nominee Chase A. Clark defeated incumbent Republican C. A. Bottolfsen with 50.48% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1940 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Chase A. Clark 120,420 50.48%
Republican C. A. Bottolfsen 118,117 49.52%
Majority 2,303
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
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