1982 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

1982 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1978 November 2, 1982 1986 →
 
Nominee John V. Evans Phil Batt
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 165,365 161,157
Percentage 50.6% 49.4%

County results
Evans:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Batt:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John V. Evans
Democratic

Elected Governor

John V. Evans
Democratic

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

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Primary elections were held on May 25, 1982.[3][4][5]

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[3]
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

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Candidates

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  • John V. Evans, Democratic
  • Phil Batt, Republican

Results

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1982 Idaho gubernatorial election[6]
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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Gov. Evans holds slight lead". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 3, 1982. p. 1A.
  3. ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Survey presents candidates' ideas on Idaho issues". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). May 23, 1982. p. 1B.
  5. ^ a b "Batt wins GOP nomination for governor". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. May 26, 1982. p. 1A.
  6. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved October 11, 2018.