1938_Idaho_gubernatorial_election

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

1938 Idaho gubernatorial election

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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]

For related races, see 1938 United States gubernatorial elections.

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Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • R. B. Wilson, Independent

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Democrat rule rudely shaken". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 10, 1938. p. 1.
  2. [2]
    "Clark forges to front in Idaho Senate primary". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 10, 1938. p. 1.
  3. [3]
    "Loyal New Deal senator loses Idaho primary race". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 11, 1938. p. 1.
  4. [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.
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