The 1982 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2.[1][2] Incumbent Democrat John V. Evans narrowly defeated Republican nominee Phil Batt with 50.64% of the vote, the fourth of six consecutive wins for the Democratic party.
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Evans served nearly ten years as governor, then ran for the U.S. Senate in 1986. Batt ran again for governor twelve years later in 1994 and won.
Primary elections
editPrimary elections were held on May 25, 1982.[3][4][5]
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- Phil Batt, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Ralph Olmstead, Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives[4][5]
Results
edit| 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
editCandidates
edit- John V. Evans, Democratic
- Phil Batt, Republican
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John V. Evans (incumbent) | 165,365 | 50.64% | ||
| Republican | Phil Batt | 161,157 | 49.36% | ||
| Majority | 4,208 | ||||
| Turnout | 326,522 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
edit- ^ Kennedy, John (October 31, 1982). "Idaho governor: Strange blend of issues may decide state's top race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. p. 4C.
- ^ "Gov. Evans holds slight lead". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 3, 1982. p. 1A.
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
- ^ a b "Survey presents candidates' ideas on Idaho issues". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). May 23, 1982. p. 1B.
- ^ a b "Batt wins GOP nomination for governor". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. May 26, 1982. p. 1A.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved October 11, 2018.