1936 Idaho gubernatorial election explained
| Election Name: | 1936 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Idaho |
| Flag Year: | 1927 |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1934 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1934 |
| Next Election: | 1938 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1938 |
| Election Date: | November 3, 1936 |
| Nominee1: | Barzilla Clark |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 115,098 |
| Percentage1: | 57.19% |
| Nominee2: | Frank Stephan |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 83,430 |
| Percentage2: | 41.46% |
| Map Size: | 160px |
| Governor |
| Before Election: | C. Ben Ross |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Barzilla Clark |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1936 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3. Vying for an open seat, Democratic nominee Barzilla Clark defeated Republican nominee Frank Stephan with 57.19% of the vote.
Three-term incumbent governor C. Ben Ross opted to run for the U.S. Senate against its dean, Republican William Borah, who won a sixth term.[1] [2]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 11, 1936.[3] [4] [5]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Barzilla Clark, Idaho Falls mayor
- G. P. Mix, Moscow, lieutenant governor
- Bert Miller, St. Anthony, attorney general
- W.P. Whitaker, Pocatello
- Franklin Girard, Coeur d'Alene, secretary of state
- George Meffan, Nampa, U.S. Marshal
- Asher Wilson, Twin Falls
- Frank Martin, Boise
Republican primary
Candidates
- Frank Stephan, Twin Falls
- L. V. Patch, Payette
- T. B. Chapman, Boise
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Barzilla Clark, Democratic
- Frank Stephan, Republican
Other candidates
Results
Notes and References
- News: Borah thunders to 6th term . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Associated Press . November 4, 1936 . 1.
- News: Borah returns to Senate atop vote avalanche . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . November 4, 1936 . 1.
- News: Boran and Ross hold big leads in senate race . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . August 12, 1936 . 1.
- News: Borah and Ross matched for Idaho senate race . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Associated Press . August 13, 1936 . 1.
- News: Clark is ahead in Idaho count . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . August 15, 1936 . 3.
