1946 Idaho gubernatorial election
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The 1946 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Republican nominee C. A. Robins defeated Democratic incumbent Arnold Williams with 56.37% of the vote.[1][2]
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November 5, 1946
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 County results Robins: 50–60% 60–70% Williams: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Idaho changed the term for governor from two to four years starting with this election, and the winner was not allowed to run for a second term (self-succession) until 1958. Williams had become governor in November 1945, following the resignation of Charles Gossett, whom Williams immediately appointed to the U.S. Senate.[3][4]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 11, 1946.[5][6][7][8][9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Arnold Williams, St. Anthony, incumbent governor
- Franklin Girard, Coeur d'Alene, former secretary of state
- Asher Wilson, Twin Falls, state board of education member
Republican primary
Candidates
- C. A. Robins, St. Maries physician, state senator
- C. A. Bottolfsen, Arco newspaper publisher and farmer, former governor
- Adam Blackstone, Marsing rancher, county commissioner
General election
Candidates
- C. A. Robins, Republican
- Arnold Williams, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | C. A. Robins | 102,233 | 56.37% | ||
| Democratic | Arnold Williams (incumbent) | 79,131 | 43.63% | ||
| Majority | 23,102 | ||||
| Turnout | 181,364 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
