1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1894 United States gubernatorial elections.

1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 6, 1894

Nominee William J. McConnell James W. Ballantine Edward A. Stevenson Party Republican Populist Democratic Popular vote 10,208 7,121 7,057 Percentage 41.51% 28.96% 28.70%

Results by county McConnell:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60% Ballatine:      40–50%      50–60% Stevenson:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election William J. McConnell Republican Elected Governor William J. McConnell Republican

The 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican William J. McConnell defeated People's Party nominee James W. Ballantine with 41.51% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Edward A. Stevenson, Democratic
• William J. McConnell, Republican

Other candidates

• James W. Ballantine, People's
• Mary C. Johnson, Prohibition

Results

1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	William J. McConnell (incumbent)	10,208	41.51%	+0.77%
	Populist	James W. Ballantine	7,121	28.96%	+4.73%
	Democratic	Edward A. Stevenson	7,057	28.70%	−5.02%
	Prohibition	Henry C. McFarland	205	0.83%	−0.49%
Majority			3,087
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing