1914 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1914 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Moses Alexander defeated incumbent Republican John M. Haines with 44.13% of the vote.

1914 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914
 
Nominee Moses Alexander John M. Haines
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 47,618 40,349
Percentage 44.13% 37.39%

 
Nominee Hugh E. McElroy L. A. Coblentz
Party Progressive Socialist
Popular vote 10,583 7,967
Percentage 9.81% 7.38%

Governor before election

John M. Haines
Republican

Elected Governor

Moses Alexander
Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Moses Alexander, Democratic
  • John M. Haines, Republican

Other candidates

  • Hugh E. McElroy, Progressive
  • L. A. Coblentz, Socialist

Results

1914 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Moses Alexander 47,618 44.13%
Republican John M. Haines 40,349 37.39%
Progressive Hugh E. McElroy 10,583 9.81%
Socialist L. A. Coblentz 7,967 7.38%
Majority 7,269
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
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