The 1928 United States Senate special election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Republican Senator John Thomas, who was appointed by Governor H. C. Baldridge after the death of Frank R. Gooding, won a partial term, defeating Chase Clark, a former member of the Idaho House of Representatives and future Governor of Idaho.
Primary elections No primaries happened in this election. From 1920 to 1930, Idaho decided on its candidates with party conventions, not primaries.
Democratic primary Candidates Chase Clark, former member of the Idaho House of Representatives (1913-1916)
Republican primary Candidates John Thomas, appointed incumbent U.S. Senator
General election Results
See also 1928 United States Senate elections
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