1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

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

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.

  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.