1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican William J. McConnell defeated People's Party nominee James W. Ballantine with 41.51% of the vote.

1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1892 November 6, 1894 1896 →
 
Nominee William J. McConnell James W. Ballantine Edward A. Stevenson
Party Republican Populist Democratic
Popular vote 10,208 7,121 7,057
Percentage 41.51% 28.96% 28.70%

Results by county
McConnell:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Ballatine:      40–50%      50–60%
Stevenson:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election

William J. McConnell
Republican

Elected Governor

William J. McConnell
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Edward A. Stevenson, Democratic
  • William J. McConnell, Republican

Other candidates

  • James W. Ballantine, People's
  • Mary C. Johnson, Prohibition

Results

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1894 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William J. McConnell (incumbent) 10,208 41.51% +0.77%
Populist James W. Ballantine 7,121 28.96% +4.73%
Democratic Edward A. Stevenson 7,057 28.70% −5.02%
Prohibition Henry C. McFarland 205 0.83% −0.49%
Majority 3,087
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

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