The 1918 United States Senate special election in Idaho took place on November 5, 1918. After the death of James H. Brady, Governor Moses Alexander appointed John F. Nugent to his Senate seat, causing a special election to take place. In the special election, John F. Nugent won a partial term, defeating former Idaho governor Frank R. Gooding.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 3, 1918.
Democratic primary Candidates John F. Nugent, appointed incumbent U.S. Senator James H. Hawley, former Governor of Idaho (1911-1913)
Results
Republican primary Candidates Frank R. Gooding, former Governor of Idaho (1905-1909) James F. Ailshie, former Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (1903-1914)
Results
General election Results
See also 1918 United States Senate elections
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