The 1890 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1890, in order to elect the first governor of Idaho upon Idaho acquiring statehood in July 1890. Incumbent Republican governor of the Idaho Territory George L. Shoup defeated Democratic nominee Benjamin Wilson.[1]
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October 1, 1890
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 County results Shoup: 50–60% 60–70% Wilson: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
editOn election day, October 1, 1890, Republican nominee George L. Shoup won the election by a margin of 2,314 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Benjamin Wilson, thereby retaining Republican control over the new office of governor. Shoup was sworn in as the first governor of the new state of Idaho on December 8, 1890.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | George L. Shoup (incumbent[a]) | 10,262 | 56.35% | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Wilson | 7,948 | 43.65% | |
| Total votes | 18,210 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Notes
edit- ↑ Incumbent governor of Idaho Territory.
References
edit- ↑ "George L. Shoup". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ↑ "ID Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 26, 2005. Retrieved 2023-05-12.