1942 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1942 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee C. A. Bottolfsen defeated Democratic incumbent Chase A. Clark with 50.15% of the vote.

1942 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 3, 1942
 
Nominee C. A. Bottolfsen Chase A. Clark
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 72,260 71,826
Percentage 50.15% 49.85%
Governor before election

Chase A. Clark
Democratic

 Elected Governor

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

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Candidates
  • C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
  • Chase A. Clark, Democratic

Results
1942 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican C. A. Bottolfsen 72,260 50.15%
Democratic Chase A. Clark 71,826 49.85%
Majority 434
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 2020-05-04.
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