1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1912 United States gubernatorial elections.

1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 5, 1912

Nominee John M. Haines James H. Hawley Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 35,074 33,992 Percentage 33.24% 32.22%   Nominee G. H. Martin L. A. Coblentz Party Progressive Socialist Popular vote 24,325 11,094 Percentage 23.05% 10.51%

Results by county Haines:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60% Hawley:      30–40%      40–50% Martin:      30–40%      40–50%

Governor before election James H. Hawley Democratic Elected Governor John M. Haines Republican

The 1912 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Republican nominee John M. Haines defeated Democratic incumbent James H. Hawley with 33.24% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John M. Haines, Republican
• James H. Hawley, Democratic

Other candidates

• G. H. Martin, Progressive
• L. A. Coblentz, Socialist

Results

1912 Idaho gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John M. Haines	35,074	33.24%
	Democratic	James H. Hawley (incumbent)	33,992	32.22%
	Progressive	G. H. Martin	24,325	23.05%
	Socialist	L. A. Coblentz	11,094	10.51%
Majority			1,082
Turnout
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing