1896 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1896 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Democratic nominee Frank Steunenberg defeated Republican nominee David H. Budlong with 76.79% of the vote.

1896 Idaho gubernatorial election

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Nominee Frank Steunenberg David H. Budlong Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 22,096 6,441 Percentage 76.79% 22.38%

Results by county Steunenberg:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election William J. McConnell Republican Elected Governor Frank Steunenberg Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Frank Steunenberg, Democratic
• David H. Budlong, Republican

Other candidates

• Moses F. Fowler, Prohibition

Results

1896 Idaho gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Frank Steunenberg	22,096	76.79%	+48.09%
	Republican	David H. Budlong	6,441	22.38%	−19.13%
	Prohibition	Moses F. Fowler	239	0.83%	0.00%
Majority			15,655
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing