1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1930 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1930 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Democratic nominee C. Ben Ross, mayor of Pocatello, defeated Republican nominee John McMurray with 56.03% of the vote. Ross' victory broke a streak of six consecutive election wins (1918–28) by Republicans;^[1][2] he was re-elected in 1932 and 1934.

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1928 November 4, 1930 1932 →

Nominee C. Ben Ross John McMurray Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 73,896 58,002 Percentage 56.03% 43.98%

County results Ross:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% McMurray:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election H. C. Baldridge Republican Elected Governor C. Ben Ross Democratic

General election

Candidates

• C. Ben Ross, Democratic
• John McMurray, Republican

Results

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	C. Ben Ross	73,896	56.03%
	Republican	John McMurray	58,002	43.98%
Majority			15,894
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing