1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1930 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross, mayor of Pocatello, defeated Republican nominee John McMurray with 56.03% of the vote. Ross' victory broke a streak of six consecutive election wins (1918–28) by Republicans;^[1][2] he was re-elected in 1932 and 1934.

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1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1928 November 4, 1930 1932 â†’

Nominee C. Ben Ross John McMurray Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 73,896 58,002 Percentage 56.03% 43.98%

County results Ross:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% McMurray:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election H. C. Baldridge Republican Elected Governor C. Ben Ross Democratic

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