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1928 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1928 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee H. C. Baldridge C. Ben Ross
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 87,681 63,046
Percentage 57.82% 41.58%

Results by county
Baldridge:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ross:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

H. C. Baldridge
Republican

Elected Governor

H. C. Baldridge
Republican

The 1928 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican H. C. Baldridge defeated Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross with 57.82% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • H. C. Baldridge, Republican
  • C. Ben Ross, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Thomas J. Coonrod, Socialist

Results

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1928 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican H. C. Baldridge (incumbent) 87,681 57.82%
Democratic C. Ben Ross 63,046 41.58%
Socialist Thomas J. Coonrod 908 0.60%
Majority 24,635
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 11, 2020.