Sherman D. Fairchild

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Fairchild28,752
Opponents114,257
1
Elections run

Sherman D. Fairchild, an Independent politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 governor election in Idaho to D. W. Davis, receiving 28,752 votes (20.11%).

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How many votes has Sherman D. Fairchild received?

Sherman D. Fairchild has received 28,752 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sherman D. Fairchild’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920GovernorIdahoLost28,75220.11%D. W. Davis
Ted A. Walters
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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.