1944 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1944 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Democratic nominee Charles C. Gossett defeated Republican nominee W. H. Detweiler with 52.64% of the vote.

1944 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Charles C. Gossett W. H. Detweiler
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 109,527 98,532
Percentage 52.64% 47.36%
Governor before election

C. A. Bottolfsen
Republican

 Elected Governor

Charles C. Gossett
Democratic

General election

Candidates
  • Charles C. Gossett, Democratic
  • W. H. Detweiler, Republican

Results
1944 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Charles C. Gossett 109,527 52.64%
Republican W. H. Detweiler 98,532 47.36%
Majority 10,995
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
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