1894 Idaho gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 6, 1894
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 Results by county McConnell: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% Ballatine: 40–50% 50–60% Stevenson: 30–40% 40–50% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||