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Byron Defenbach

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1932
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Defenbach68,863
Opponents116,663
1
Elections run

Byron Defenbach, a Republican politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1932 governor election in Idaho to C. Ben Ross, receiving 68,863 votes (36.44%).

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How many votes has Byron Defenbach received?

Byron Defenbach has received 68,863 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Byron Defenbach’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1932GovernorIdahoLost68,86336.44%C. Ben Ross
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.