The 1940 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Democratic nominee Chase Clark defeated incumbent Republican C. A. Bottolfsen with 50.48% of the vote.
The next election in 1942 was a rematch, also close, with different results.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 13, 1940.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Chase Clark, Idaho Falls mayor
- J. W. Taylor, attorney general
- James Barnes, Hansen farmer, former county commissioner
Republican primary
Candidates
- C. A. Bottolfsen, Arco, incumbent governor
- Thomas McDougall, Boise attorney
General election
Candidates
- Chase A. Clark, Democratic
- C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
Results
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