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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[edit]
Primary elections were held on August 13, 1940.[2][3][4]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Chase A. Clark, Democratic
- C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
Results[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Idaho governor to be Democrat". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 7, 1940. p. 1.
- ^ "Thomas, Borah's successor, leading in Idaho primary". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 14, 1940. p. 1.
- ^ "Ballad singer steals Idaho's political show". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. August 14, 1940. p. 1.
- ^ "Glen Taylor retains lead in Senate race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 15, 1940. p. 1.
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
