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

Declined

Results

Third party candidates

Libertarian Party

Independents

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

SourceRankingAs of
Cook Political Report[12] October 14, 2010
Rothenberg[13] October 28, 2010
RealClearPolitics[14] November 1, 2010
Sabato's Crystal Ball[15] October 28, 2010
CQ Politics[16] October 28, 2010

Polling

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Rasmussen ReportsAugust 31, 2010 align=center52%36%
Rasmussen ReportsJuly 15, 2010 align=center53%36%
Rasmussen ReportsMay 11, 2010 align=center54%32%
Rasmussen ReportsMarch 23, 2010 align=center60%28%

Results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

External links

Official campaign websites (Archived)

Notes and References

  1. 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.
  2. Web site: Three in, one out in Guv's race. March 8, 2010. March 15, 2010. The Spokesman-Review.
  3. 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 .
  4. 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.
  5. Web site: Idaho Republican, governor hopeful Rex Rammell makes 'Obama tags' joke about hunting President Obama. August 28, 2009. March 15, 2010. Daily News.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 .
  8. http://www.idaho-democrats.org/ht/display/ArticleDetails/i/978071/pid/304476 Brady done, but other Idaho Dems consider running again
  9. 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.
  10. Web site: Allred leading Otter in fundraising so far in 2010. May 18, 2010. June 6, 2010. Idaho Reporter. Brad. Iverson-Long.
  11. Web site: Otter, Allred win their Idaho primaries. May 25, 2010. June 6, 2010. Idaho State Journal. John. Miller.
  12. 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.
  13. Web site: Governor Ratings . . October 28, 2010.
  14. Web site: 2010 Governor Races . . October 28, 2010.
  15. Web site: October 28, 2010 . THE CRYSTAL BALL'S FINAL CALLS . October 28, 2010 . Sabato's Crystal Ball.
  16. 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 .