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1934 Idaho gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1934 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6. Incumbent Democrat C. Ben Ross defeated Republican nominee Frank Stephan with 54.58% of the vote.[1]
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This was the last re-election of an incumbent Idaho governor for 24 years, until 1958.
Ross opted not to run for a fourth term in 1936; he ran for the U.S. Senate against its dean, Republican William Borah, who won a sixth term.[2][3]
Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on August 14, 1934.[4][5]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- C. Ben Ross, incumbent governor
- Frank Martin, Boise, former attorney general
- Asher Wilson, Twin Falls
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Frank Stephan, Twin Falls
- J. Wesley Holden, Idaho Falls attorney
- H. F. Fait
General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- C. Ben Ross, Democratic
- Frank Stephan, Republican
Other candidates
- Allen F. Adams, Socialist
- T. H. Darrow, Independent
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | C. Ben Ross (incumbent) | 93,313 | 54.58% | ||
| Republican | Frank Stephan | 75,659 | 44.26% | ||
| Socialist | Allen F. Adams | 1,169 | 0.68% | ||
| Independent | T. H. Darrow | 813 | 0.48% | ||
| Majority | 17,654 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Idaho voters scorn Borah; Ross is reelected governor; repeal is favored". Spokane Daily Chronice. (Washington). Associated Press. November 7, 1936. p. 6.
- ^ "Borah thunders to 6th term". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 4, 1936. p. 1.
- ^ "Borah returns to Senate atop vote avalanche". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 4, 1936. p. 1.
- ^ "Ross far ahead in primary race". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 15, 1934. p. 1.
- ^ "Idaho primaries contest close". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 16, 1934. p. 2.
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved May 17, 2020.