1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

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Nominee William J. McConnell James W. Ballantine Edward A. Stevenson
Party Republican Populist Democratic
Popular vote 10,208 7,121 7,057
Percentage 41.51% 28.96% 28.70%

Governor before election

William J. McConnell
Republican

Elected Governor

William J. McConnell
Republican

The 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican William J. McConnell defeated People's Party nominee James W. Ballantine with 41.51% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

Major party candidates

  • Edward A. Stevenson, Democratic
  • William J. McConnell, Republican

Other candidates

  • James W. Ballantine, People's
  • Mary C. Johnson, Prohibition

Results[]

1894 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William J. McConnell (incumbent) 10,208 41.51% +0.77%
Populist James W. Ballantine 7,121 28.96% +4.73%
Democratic Edward A. Stevenson 7,057 28.70% -5.02%
Prohibition Henry C. McFarland 205 0.83% -0.49%
Majority 3,087
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
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