1940 Idaho gubernatorial election
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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]
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November 5, 1940
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 County results Clark: 50–60% 60–70% Bottolfsen: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chase A. Clark | 120,420 | 50.48% | ||
| Republican | C. A. Bottolfsen (incumbent) | 118,117 | 49.52% | ||
| Majority | 2,303 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||