1994 Idaho gubernatorial election

1994 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1990 November 8, 1994 1998 →

Nominee Phil Batt Larry Echo Hawk Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 216,123 181,363 Percentage 52.3% 43.9%

County results Batt:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Echo Hawk:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Cecil Andrus Democratic Elected Governor Phil Batt Republican

The 1994 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 8 to select the governor of the U.S. state of Idaho. Democratic incumbent Cecil Andrus chose not to seek reelection after a total of fourteen years in office. Former state senator and Republican Party chair Phil Batt rallied to defeat Democratic attorney general Larry Echo Hawk; the victory was the first by a Republican in 28 years.