1928 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

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

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.