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1940 Idaho gubernatorial election
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.
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.
The next election in 1942 was a rematch, also close, with different results.
Primary elections were held on August 13, 1940.
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Chase Clark, Idaho Falls mayor
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J. W. Taylor, attorney general
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James Barnes, Hansen farmer, former county commissioner
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C. A. Bottolfsen, Arco, incumbent governor
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Thomas McDougall, Boise attorney
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Chase A. Clark, Democratic
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C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | .mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 120,420 | 50.48% | ||
| Republican | 118,117 | 49.52% | ||
| 2,303 | ||||
| Democratic gain from Republican |
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