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1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1910 November 5, 1912 1914 →
 
Nominee John M. Haines James H. Hawley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 35,074 33,992
Percentage 33.24% 32.22%

 
Nominee G. H. Martin L. A. Coblentz
Party Progressive Socialist
Popular vote 24,325 11,094
Percentage 23.05% 10.51%

Results by county
Haines:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%
Hawley:      30–40%      40–50%
Martin:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election

James H. Hawley
Democratic

Elected Governor

John M. Haines
Republican

The 1912 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Republican nominee John M. Haines defeated Democratic incumbent James H. Hawley with 33.24% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • John M. Haines, Republican
  • James H. Hawley, Democratic

Other candidates

  • G. H. Martin, Progressive
  • L. A. Coblentz, Socialist

Results

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1912 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John M. Haines 35,074 33.24%
Democratic James H. Hawley (incumbent) 33,992 32.22%
Progressive G. H. Martin 24,325 23.05%
Socialist L. A. Coblentz 11,094 10.51%
Majority 1,082
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 20, 2020.