1942 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1942 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3. Republican nominee and former governor C. A. Bottolfsen defeated Democratic incumbent Chase Clark with 50.15% of the vote.

This was a rematch of the 1940 election, with different results.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 11, 1942.

Candidate

 * Chase Clark, Idaho Falls, incumbent governor (unopposed)

Candidates

 * C. A. Bottolfsen, Arco, former governor
 * W. H. Detweiler, Hazelton, state legislator
 * Thomas McDougall, Boise attorney

Candidates

 * C. A. Bottolfsen, Republican
 * Chase Clark, Democratic