1930 Idaho gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1930 Idaho gubernatorial election
Country:Idaho
Flag Year:1927
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1928 Idaho gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1928
Next Election:1932 Idaho gubernatorial election
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:C. Ben Ross (Idaho Governor).jpg
Nominee1:C. Ben Ross
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:73,896
Percentage1:56.03%
Nominee2:John McMurray
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:58,002
Percentage2:43.98%
Map Size:160px
Governor
Before Election:H. C. Baldridge
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:C. Ben Ross
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1930 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross, mayor of Pocatello, defeated Republican nominee John McMurray with 56.03% of the vote. Ross' victory broke a streak of six consecutive election wins (191828) by Republicans;[1] [2] he was re-elected in 1932 and 1934.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: Ross sweeps into governor's chair; first Democrat picked in 12 years . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . November 5, 1930 . 1.
  2. News: Ross must ride herd on G.O.P. legislature . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . November 6, 1930 . 1.