Idaho gubernatorial election, 1982

Idaho gubernatorial election, 1982
November 2, 1982

 
Nominee John V. Evans Phil Batt
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 165,365 161,157
Percentage 50.64% 49.36%
Governor before election

John V. Evans
Democratic

 Elected Governor

John V. Evans
Democratic

The 1982 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat John V. Evans defeated Republican nominee Phil Batt with 50.64% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 25, 1982.[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican Party primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Phil Batt 63,622 63.91
Republican Ralph Olmstead 35,932 36.09
Total votes 99,554 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • John V. Evans, Democratic
  • Phil Batt, Republican

Results

Idaho gubernatorial election, 1982[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic John V. Evans 165,365 50.64%
Republican Phil Batt 161,157 49.36%
Majority 4,208
Turnout 326,522
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
  2. ↑ "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2018-10-11.
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