1940 Idaho gubernatorial election
Nominee
Chase Clark
C. A. Bottolfsen
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
120,420
118,117
Percentage
50.48%
49.52%
Governor before election
C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican
Elected Governor
Chase Clark
Democratic
The 1940 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Democratic nominee Chase Clark defeated incumbent Republican C. A. Bottolfsen with 50.48% of the vote.[1]
The next election in 1942 was a rematch, also close, with different results.
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on August 13, 1940.[2] [3] [4]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Chase Clark , Idaho Falls mayor
J. W. Taylor, attorney general
James Barnes, Hansen farmer, former county commissioner
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
C. A. Bottolfsen , Arco , incumbent governor
Thomas McDougall, Boise attorney
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Chase A. Clark, Democratic
C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
Results [ ]
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