1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1894 Idaho gubernatorial election
Flag of Idaho (1907-1927).png
  1892 November 6, 1894 1896  
  Williammcconnell.jpg James W. Ballentine.png Edwardastevenson.PNG
Nominee William J. McConnell James W. Ballantine Edward A. Stevenson
Party Republican Populist Democratic
Popular vote10,2087,1217,057
Percentage41.51%28.96%28.70%

1894 Idaho gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
Results by county
McConnell:     30–40%     40–50%     50–60%
Ballatine:     40–50%     50–60%
Stevenson:     30–40%     40–50%

Governor before election

William J. McConnell
Republican

Elected Governor

William J. McConnell
Republican

The 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican William J. McConnell defeated People's Party nominee James W. Ballantine with 41.51% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1894 Idaho gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican William J. McConnell (incumbent) 10,208 41.51% +0.77%
Populist James W. Ballantine 7,12128.96%+4.73%
Democratic Edward A. Stevenson 7,05728.70%−5.02%
Prohibition Henry C. McFarland2050.83%−0.49%
Majority3,087
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved November 1, 2020.