Battle of Backbone Mountain

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The 1924 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Republican Charles C. Moore defeated Progressive nominee H. F. Samuels with 43.94% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Charles C. Moore, Republican
  • A. L. Freehafer, Democratic

Other candidates

  • H. F. Samuels, Progressive
  • Dennis J. O'Mahoney, Socialist

Results

1924 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Charles C. Moore (incumbent) 65,508 43.94%
Progressive H. F. Samuels 58,167 39.02%
Democratic A. L. Freehafer 25,081 16.82%
Socialist Dennis J. O'Mahoney 321 0.22%
Majority 7,341
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved October 7, 2020.