1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

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{{for|related races|1894 United States gubernatorial elections}}

{{Use American English|date=January 2025}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election

| country = Idaho|flag_year=1907

| type = Presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 1892 Idaho gubernatorial election

| previous_year = 1892

| next_election = 1896 Idaho gubernatorial election

| next_year = 1896

| election_date = November 6, 1894

| image1 = File:Williammcconnell.jpg

|image_size = 150x150px

| nominee1 = William J. McConnell

| party1 = Republican Party (United States)

| popular_vote1 = 10,208

| percentage1 = 41.51%

| image2 = File:James W. Ballentine.png

| nominee2 = James W. Ballantine

| party2 = People's Party (United States)

| popular_vote2 = 7,121

| percentage2 = 28.96%

| image3 = File:Edwardastevenson.PNG

| nominee3 = Edward A. Stevenson

| party3 = Democratic Party (United States)

| popular_vote3 = 7,057

| percentage3 = 28.70%

| map_image = 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election results map by county.svg

| map_size = 160px

| map_caption = Results by county
McConnell: {{legend0|#ffc8cd|30–40%}} {{legend0|#ffb2b2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#e27f7f|50–60%}}
Ballatine: {{legend0|#AFE9AF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#73D873|50–60%}}
Stevenson: {{legend0|#bdd3ff|30–40%}} {{legend0|#a5b0ff|40–50%}}

| title = Governor

| before_election = William J. McConnell

| before_party = Republican Party (United States)

| after_election = William J. McConnell

| after_party = Republican Party (United States)

}}

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The 1894 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican William J. McConnell defeated People's Party nominee James W. Ballantine with 41.51% of the vote.