1902 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1902 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Republican nominee John T. Morrison defeated Democratic incumbent Frank W. Hunt with 52.90% of the vote.

1902 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1900 November 4, 1902 1904 →
 
Nominee John T. Morrison Frank W. Hunt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 31,874 26,021
Percentage 52.90% 43.18%

Results by county
Morrison:      40–50%      50–60%
Hunt:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Frank W. Hunt
Democratic

Elected Governor

John T. Morrison
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

  • John T. Morrison, Republican
  • Frank W. Hunt, Democratic

Other candidates

  • August M. Slatey, Socialist
  • Albert E. Gipson, Prohibition
  • DeForest Andrews, People's

Results edit

1902 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John T. Morrison 31,874 52.90%
Democratic Frank W. Hunt (incumbent) 26,021 43.18%
Socialist August M. Slatey 1,567 2.60%
Prohibition Albert E. Gipson 607 1.01%
Populist DeForest Andrews 188 0.31%
Majority 5,853
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 26, 2020.