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1918 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1918 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1916 November 5, 1918 1920 →
 
Nominee D. W. Davis H. F. Samuels
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 57,626 38,499
Percentage 59.95% 40.05%

County results
Davis:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Samuels:      50–60%

Governor before election

Moses Alexander
Democratic

Elected Governor

D. W. Davis
Republican

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.

General election

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Candidates

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

Results

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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

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