1940 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

1940 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Chase Clark C. A. Bottolfsen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 120,420 118,117
Percentage 50.48% 49.52%

Governor before election

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

Elected Governor

Chase Clark
Democratic

The next election in 1942 was a rematch, also close, with different results.

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