The 1942 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3. Republican nominee and former governor C. A. Bottolfsen defeated Democratic incumbent Chase Clark with 50.15% of the vote.
This was a rematch of the 1940 election, with different results.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 11, 1942.
Democratic primary Candidate Chase Clark, Idaho Falls, incumbent governor (unopposed)
Republican primary Candidates C. A. Bottolfsen, Arco, former governor W. H. Detweiler, Hazelton, state legislator Thomas McDougall, Boise attorney
General election Candidates C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican Chase Clark, Democratic
Results
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