1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1938 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 8. Incumbent Democratic governor Barzilla Clark ran for re-election, but was defeated in the August primary by former three-term governor C. Ben Ross. The general election was won by Republican nominee C. A. Bottolfsen, who received 57.30% of the vote.[1]

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1936 November 8, 1938 1940 →
 
Nominee C. A. Bottolfsen C. Ben Ross
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 106,268 77,697
Percentage 57.30% 41.89%

County results
Bottolfsen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Barzilla Clark
Democratic

Elected Governor

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on August 9, 1938.[2][3]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Republican primary

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Candidates

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General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • R. B. Wilson, Independent

Results

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1938 Idaho gubernatorial election[4]
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

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  1. ^ "Democrat rule rudely shaken". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 10, 1938. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Clark forges to front in Idaho Senate primary". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 10, 1938. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Loyal New Deal senator loses Idaho primary race". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 11, 1938. p. 1.
  4. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved May 8, 2020.