1896 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Frank Steunenberg defeated Republican nominee David H. Budlong with 76.79% of the vote.

1896 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 3, 1896
 
Nominee Frank Steunenberg David H. Budlong
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 22,096 6,441
Percentage 76.79% 22.38%
Governor before election

William J. McConnell
Republican

 Elected Governor

Frank Steunenberg
Democratic

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Major party candidates

  • Frank Steunenberg, Democratic
  • David H. Budlong, Republican

Other candidates

  • Moses F. Fowler, Prohibition

Results
1896 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Frank Steunenberg 22,096 76.79%
Republican David H. Budlong 6,441 22.38%
Prohibition Moses F. Fowler 239 0.83%
Majority 15,655
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
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