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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.
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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.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Candidates
- Chase A. Clark, Democratic
- C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
Results
References
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"Idaho governor to be Democrat". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. November 7, 1940. p. 1.
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"Thomas, Borah's successor, leading in Idaho primary". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. August 14, 1940. p. 1.
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"Ballad singer steals Idaho's political show". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. August 14, 1940. p. 1.
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"Glen Taylor retains lead in Senate race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 15, 1940. p. 1.
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^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015).
Guide to U.S. Elections.
ISBN
9781483380353. Retrieved May 5, 2020.