The 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Frank Steunenberg defeated Republican nominee David H. Budlong with 76.79% of the vote.
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General election
editCandidates
editMajor party candidates
- Frank Steunenberg, Democratic
- David H. Budlong, Republican
Other candidates
- Moses F. Fowler, Prohibition
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Steunenberg | 22,096 | 76.79% | +48.09% | |
| Republican | David H. Budlong | 6,441 | 22.38% | −19.13% | |
| Prohibition | Moses F. Fowler | 239 | 0.83% | 0.00% | |
| Majority | 15,655 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
edit- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 28, 2020.