1934 Idaho gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1934 Idaho gubernatorial election
Country:Idaho
Flag Year:1927
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 Idaho gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1936 Idaho gubernatorial election
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 6, 1934
Nominee1:C. Ben Ross
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:93,313
Percentage1:54.58%
Nominee2:Frank L. Stephan
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:75,659
Percentage2:44.26%
Map Size:160px
Governor
Before Election:C. Ben Ross
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:C. Ben Ross
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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]

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

Primary elections were held on August 14, 1934.[4] [5]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: Idaho voters scorn Borah; Ross is reelected governor; repeal is favored . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . November 7, 1936 . 6.
  2. News: Borah thunders to 6th term . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Associated Press . November 4, 1936 . 1.
  3. News: Borah returns to Senate atop vote avalanche . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . November 4, 1936 . 1.
  4. News: Ross far ahead in primary race . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Associated Press . August 15, 1934 . 1.
  5. News: Idaho primaries contest close . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Associated Press . August 16, 1934 . 2.