The 1936 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3. Vying for an open seat, Democratic nominee Barzilla Clark defeated Republican nominee Frank Stephan with 57.19% of the vote.
Three-term incumbent governor C. Ben Ross opted to run for the U.S. Senate against its dean, Republican William Borah, who won a sixth term.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 11, 1936.
Democratic primary Candidates Barzilla Clark, Idaho Falls mayor G. P. Mix, Moscow, lieutenant governor Bert Miller, St. Anthony, attorney general W.P. Whitaker, Pocatello Franklin Girard, Coeur d'Alene, secretary of state George Meffan, Nampa, U.S. Marshal Asher Wilson, Twin Falls Frank Martin, Boise
Republican primary Candidates Frank Stephan, Twin Falls L. V. Patch, Payette T. B. Chapman, Boise
General election Candidates Major party candidates Barzilla Clark, Democratic Frank Stephan, Republican
Other candidates V. A. Verhei, Union
Results
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