1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1938 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Republican nominee C. A. Bottolfsen defeated Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross with 57.30% of the vote.

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938
 
Nominee C. A. Bottolfsen C. Ben Ross
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 106,268 77,697
Percentage 57.30% 41.89%

Governor before election

Barzilla W. Clark
Democratic

Elected Governor

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
  • C. Ben Ross, Democratic

Other candidates

  • R. B. Wilson, Independent

Results

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican C. A. Bottolfsen 106,268 57.30%
Democratic C. Ben Ross 77,697 41.89%
Independent R. B. Wilson 1,494 0.81%
Majority 28,571
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
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