The 1940 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Democratic nominee Chase Clark defeated incumbent Republican C. A. Bottolfsen with 50.48% of the vote.
The next election in 1942 was a rematch, also close, with different results.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 13, 1940.
Democratic primary Candidates Chase Clark, Idaho Falls mayor J. W. Taylor, attorney general James Barnes, Hansen farmer, former county commissioner
Republican primary Candidates C. A. Bottolfsen, Arco, incumbent governor Thomas McDougall, Boise attorney
General election
Candidates Chase A. Clark, Democratic C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
Results
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