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1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1928 November 4, 1930 1932 →
 
Nominee C. Ben Ross John McMurray
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 73,896 58,002
Percentage 56.03% 43.98%

County results
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

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;[1][2] he was re-elected in 1932 and 1934.

General election

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Candidates

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  • C. Ben Ross, Democratic
  • John McMurray, Republican

Results

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1930 Idaho gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic C. Ben Ross 73,896 56.03%
Republican John McMurray 58,002 43.98%
Majority 15,894
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Ross sweeps into governor's chair; first Democrat picked in 12 years". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 5, 1930. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Ross must ride herd on G.O.P. legislature". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 6, 1930. p. 1.
  3. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 28, 2020.