1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1912 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Republican nominee John M. Haines defeated Democratic incumbent James H. Hawley with 33.24% of the vote.

1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 5, 1912

Nominee John M. Haines James H. Hawley Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 35,074 33,992 Percentage 33.24% 32.22%   Nominee G. H. Martin L. A. Coblentz Party Progressive Socialist Popular vote 24,325 11,094 Percentage 23.05% 10.51%

Governor before election James H. Hawley Democratic Elected Governor John M. Haines Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John M. Haines, Republican
• James H. Hawley, Democratic

Other candidates

• G. H. Martin, Progressive
• L. A. Coblentz, Socialist

Results

1912 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John M. Haines	35,074	33.24%
	Democratic	James H. Hawley	33,992	32.22%
	Progressive	G. H. Martin	24,325	23.05%
	Socialist	L. A. Coblentz	11,094	10.51%
Majority			1,082
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-20.