1918 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1918 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Republican nominee D. W. Davis defeated Democratic nominee H. F. Samuels with 59.95% of the vote.

1918 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 5, 1918
 
Nominee D. W. Davis H. F. Samuels
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 57,626 38,499
Percentage 59.95% 40.05%

Governor before election

Moses Alexander
Democratic

Elected Governor

D. W. Davis
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • D. W. Davis, Republican
  • H. F. Samuels, Democratic

Results

1918 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican D. W. Davis 57,626 59.95%
Democratic H. F. Samuels 38,499 40.05%
Majority 19,127
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
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