1940 Idaho gubernatorial election

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]

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 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.