1926 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1926 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee H. C. Baldridge defeated Progressive nominee W. Scott Hall with 51.05% of the vote.

1926 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
Nominee H. C. Baldridge W. Scott Hall Asher B. Wilson
Party Republican Progressive Democratic
Popular vote 61,575 34,208 24,837
Percentage 51.05% 28.36% 20.59%

Results by county
Baldridge:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hall:      40–50%      60–70%

Governor before election

Charles C. Moore
Republican

Elected Governor

H. C. Baldridge
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • H. C. Baldridge, Republican
  • Asher B. Wilson, Democratic

Other candidates

  • W. Scott Hall, Progressive

Results edit

1926 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican H. C. Baldridge 61,575 51.05%
Progressive W. Scott Hall 34,208 28.36%
Democratic Asher B. Wilson 24,837 20.59%
Majority 27,367
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved September 2, 2020.