2010 Idaho gubernatorial election explained
| Election Name: | 2010 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Idaho |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | Yes |
| Previous Election: | 2006 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 2006 |
| Election Date: | November 2, 2010 |
| Next Election: | 2014 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 2014 |
| Image1: | File:Butchotter.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Butch Otter |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 267,483 |
| Percentage1: | 59.11% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor |
| Before Election: | Butch Otter |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Butch Otter |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Nominee2: | Keith G. Allred |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 148,680 |
| Percentage2: | 32.85% |
| Image3: | 3x4.svg |
| Nominee3: | Jana Kemp |
| Party3: | Independent (United States) |
| Popular Vote3: | 26,655 |
| Percentage3: | 5.89% |
The 2010 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to elect the Governor of Idaho. Incumbent Republican Governor Butch Otter won re-election, defeating his Democratic opponent Keith G. Allred.
A former Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Representative, Otter won an open seat race in 2006 against Democratic Party nominee Jerry Brady with 52.67% of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
Campaign
Both Rammell and Ullman sought support from followers of the Tea Party movement by criticizing Otter's 2009 attempt to raise Idaho's gas tax.
In August 2009, Rammell drew criticism for joking about buying a license to hunt President Barack Obama.[5]
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Keith G. Allred, activist and mediator[6]
- Lee Chaney, laborer[7]
Declined
Results
Third party candidates
Libertarian Party
Independents
- Jana Kemp, former Republican State Representative[2]
- Pro-Life (formerly known as Marvin Richardson), organic strawberry farmer, Constitution Party nominee for governor in 2006 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2008[9]
General election
Campaign
Between January 1 and May 9, 2010, Allred led Otter in fundraising, having raised $241,000 to Otter's $193,000. Allred said, "We are picking up momentum and are right where we want to be." However, Otter limited his fundraising activity while the Idaho Legislature was in session.[10]
Allred has criticized Otter for backing cuts to public education spending, which led the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry to launch a website attacking Allred.[11]
Predictions
Polling
Results
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
External links
- Official campaign websites (Archived)
Notes and References
- Web site: Gov. Otter files candidacy papers for re-election. March 12, 2010. March 15, 2010. KBOI-TV. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718232056/http://www.kboi2.com/news/87522842.html. July 18, 2011.
- Web site: Three in, one out in Guv's race. March 8, 2010. March 15, 2010. The Spokesman-Review.
- Web site: Rex Rammell Announcement To Run For Governor . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713171828/http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=10356321 . dead . July 13, 2011 . May 13, 2009 . March 15, 2010 . . Aaron . Kunz .
- Web site: Ada County Commissioner Sharon Ullman will run for governor in 2010. https://archive.today/20130208090817/http://www.idahostatesman.com/2009/07/14/833951/ada-county-commissioner-sharon.html. dead. February 8, 2013. July 14, 2009. March 15, 2010. Idaho Statesman.
- Web site: Idaho Republican, governor hopeful Rex Rammell makes 'Obama tags' joke about hunting President Obama. August 28, 2009. March 15, 2010. Daily News.
- Web site: Keith Allred will run as a Democrat in Idaho's race for governor. December 11, 2009. March 15, 2010. Idaho Statesman. Dan. Popkey.
- Web site: Lee Chaney Runs for Governor as Democrat . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713171851/http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=10659562 . dead . July 13, 2011 . July 7, 2009 . March 15, 2009 . . Aaron . Kunz .
- http://www.idaho-democrats.org/ht/display/ArticleDetails/i/978071/pid/304476 Brady done, but other Idaho Dems consider running again
- Web site: Pro-Life For Governor, 2010. ProLifeIdaho.com. March 15, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100914043922/http://prolifeidaho.com/2010/01/31/pro-life-for-governor-2010/. September 14, 2010. dead.
- Web site: Allred leading Otter in fundraising so far in 2010. May 18, 2010. June 6, 2010. Idaho Reporter. Brad. Iverson-Long.
- Web site: Otter, Allred win their Idaho primaries. May 25, 2010. June 6, 2010. Idaho State Journal. John. Miller.
- Web site: 2010 Governors Race Ratings . https://web.archive.org/web/20101028141343/http://cookpolitical.com/charts/governors/raceratings_2010-10-14_12-35-09.php . dead . October 28, 2010 . . October 28, 2010.
- Web site: Governor Ratings . . October 28, 2010.
- Web site: 2010 Governor Races . . October 28, 2010.
- Web site: October 28, 2010 . THE CRYSTAL BALL'S FINAL CALLS . October 28, 2010 . Sabato's Crystal Ball.
- Web site: Race Ratings Chart: Governor . . October 28, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101005231611/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-governor . October 5, 2010 .
