1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1930 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross, mayor of Pocatello, defeated Republican nominee John McMurray with 56.03% of the vote. Ross' victory broke a streak of six consecutive election wins (191828) by Republicans;[1][2] he was re-elected in 1932 and 1934.

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1928 November 4, 1930 1932 →
 
Nominee C. Ben Ross John McMurray
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 73,896 58,002
Percentage 56.03% 43.98%

County results
Ross:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
McMurray:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

H. C. Baldridge
Republican

Elected Governor

C. Ben Ross
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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  • C. Ben Ross, Democratic
  • John McMurray, Republican

Results

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1930 Idaho gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic C. Ben Ross 73,896 56.03%
Republican John McMurray 58,002 43.98%
Majority 15,894
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Ross sweeps into governor's chair; first Democrat picked in 12 years". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 5, 1930. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Ross must ride herd on G.O.P. legislature". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 6, 1930. p. 1.
  3. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 28, 2020.