1982 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1982 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat John V. Evans defeated Republican nominee Phil Batt with 50.64% of the vote.

1982 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 2, 1982
 
Nominee John V. Evans Phil Batt
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 165,365 161,157
Percentage 50.6% 49.4%
County Results
Evans:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Batt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

John V. Evans
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John V. Evans
Democratic

Elections in Idaho

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 25, 1982.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Phil Batt 63,622 63.91
Republican Ralph Olmstead 35,932 36.09
Total votes 99,554 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • John V. Evans, Democratic
  • Phil Batt, Republican

Results
1982 Idaho gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John V. Evans 165,365 50.64%
Republican Phil Batt 161,157 49.36%
Majority 4,208
Turnout 326,522
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
  2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
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