1940 Idaho gubernatorial election

1940 Idaho gubernatorial election

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

County results
Clark:      50–60%      60–70%
Bottolfsen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

Elected Governor

Chase Clark
Democratic

The 1940 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Democratic nominee Chase Clark defeated incumbent Republican C. A. Bottolfsen with 50.48% of the vote.[1]

The next election in 1942 was a rematch, also close, with different results.

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on August 13, 1940.[2][3][4]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Republican primary

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Candidates

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General election

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Candidates

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

Results

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1940 Idaho gubernatorial election[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Chase A. Clark 120,420 50.48%
Republican C. A. Bottolfsen (incumbent) 118,117 49.52%
Majority 2,303
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Idaho governor to be Democrat". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 7, 1940. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Thomas, Borah's successor, leading in Idaho primary". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 14, 1940. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Ballad singer steals Idaho's political show". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. August 14, 1940. p. 1.
  4. ^ "Glen Taylor retains lead in Senate race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 15, 1940. p. 1.
  5. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 5, 2020.