1930 Idaho gubernatorial election

1930 Idaho gubernatorial election
	Results by county; 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

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.

^ "Ross sweeps into governor's chair; first Democrat picked in 12 years". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 5, 1930. p. 1.
^ "Ross must ride herd on G.O.P. legislature". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 6, 1930. p. 1.

[swpgch-1] "Ross sweeps into governor's chair; first Democrat picked in 12 years". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 5, 1930. p. 1.

[rmrhrd-2] "Ross must ride herd on G.O.P. legislature". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 6, 1930. p. 1.

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