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The 1920 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 2, to elect Governor of Idaho Incumbent Governor D. W. Davis defeated Democratic Candidate Ted A. Walters with 52.97% of the vote.
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The 1920 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 2, to elect Governor of Idaho Incumbent Governor D. W. Davis defeated Democratic Candidate Ted A. Walters with 52.97% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | D. W. Davis (incumbent) | 75,748 | 52.97% | ||
| Democratic | Ted A. Walters | 38,509 | 26.93% | ||
| Independent | Sherman D. Fairchild | 28,752 | 20.11% | ||
| Majority | 37,239 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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