1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1930 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross defeated Republican nominee John McMurray with 56.03% of the vote.

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930
 
Nominee C. Ben Ross John McMurray
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 73,896 58,002
Percentage 56.03% 43.98%

Governor before election

H. C. Baldridge
Republican

Elected Governor

C. Ben Ross
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • C. Ben Ross, Democratic
  • John McMurray, Republican

Results

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic C. Ben Ross 73,896 56.03%
Republican John McMurray 58,002 43.98%
Majority 15,894
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
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