1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1930 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross, mayor of Pocatello, defeated Republican nominee John McMurray with 56.03% of the vote. Ross' victory broke a streak of six consecutive election wins (191828) by Republicans; he was re-elected in 1932 and 1934.

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930
 
Nominee C. Ben Ross John McMurray
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 73,896 58,002
Percentage 56.03% 43.98%

Results by county
Ross:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
McMurray:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

H. C. Baldridge
Republican

Elected Governor

C. Ben Ross
Democratic

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