| Election Name: | 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Idaho |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1894 |
| Next Election: | 1898 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1898 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1896 |
| Nominee1: | Frank Steunenberg |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 22,096 |
| Percentage1: | 76.79% |
| Nominee2: | David H. Budlong |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 6,441 |
| Percentage2: | 22.38% |
| Map Size: | 160px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | William J. McConnell |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Frank Steunenberg |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Frank Steunenberg defeated Republican nominee David H. Budlong with 76.79% of the vote.
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