1942 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1942 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Republican nominee C. A. Bottolfsen defeated Democratic incumbent Chase A. Clark with 50.15% of the vote.

1942 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

Nominee C. A. Bottolfsen Chase A. Clark Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 72,260 71,826 Percentage 50.15% 49.85%

Governor before election Chase A. Clark Democratic Elected Governor C. A. Bottolfsen Republican

General election

Candidates

• C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
• Chase A. Clark, Democratic

Results

1942 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	C. A. Bottolfsen	72,260	50.15%
	Democratic	Chase A. Clark	71,826	49.85%
Majority			434
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-05-04.