Candidates and Party Affiliations
In the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election, Roy E. Ayers was the incumbent governor, not the challenger.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers, having been initially elected governor in 1936, was the incumbent governor seeking re-election in 1940.
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Incumbent Governor Roy E. Ayers was affiliated with the Republican Party.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers was affiliated with the Democratic Party.
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Sam C. Ford, the Republican nominee for governor, previously served as an Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, not as a state senator.
Explanation: Before running for governor, Sam C. Ford held the significant position of Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court.
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Arthur F. Lamey was a candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, not the Republican nomination.
Explanation: Arthur F. Lamey was a candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, not the Republican nomination.
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Arvo Fredrickson, the Communist Party candidate, received a minimal percentage of the vote (0.70%) in the general election, not a substantial one.
Explanation: Arvo Fredrickson received 0.70% of the total vote in the general election.
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Arthur F. Lamey had not served as Mayor of Butte; that role was held by Charles A. Hauswirth prior to the 1940 Republican primary.
Explanation: Arthur F. Lamey had not served as Mayor of Butte; that role was held by Charles A. Hauswirth prior to the 1940 Republican primary.
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Julius J. Wuerthner had indeed previously served as the Mayor of Great Falls.
Explanation: Julius J. Wuerthner previously served as the Mayor of Great Falls prior to the 1940 Republican primary.
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Roy E. Ayers had served one term as Governor of Montana prior to the 1940 election.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers had completed one term as Governor of Montana, having been initially elected in 1936.
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Roy E. Ayers was initially elected governor in 1936.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers was initially elected governor in 1936.
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Identify the incumbent governor of Montana who sought re-election in 1940.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers, having been initially elected governor in 1936, was the incumbent governor seeking re-election in 1940.
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Ascertain the political party affiliation of incumbent Governor Roy E. Ayers.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers was affiliated with the Democratic Party.
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Identify the Republican nominee who challenged incumbent Governor Roy E. Ayers in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford, who previously served as an Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, was the Republican nominee.
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Prior to his nomination as the Republican candidate for governor in 1940, what significant judicial position did Sam C. Ford hold?
Answer: Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court
Explanation: Before his candidacy for governor, Sam C. Ford held the significant position of Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court.
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Identify the candidate who represented the Communist Party in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Arvo Fredrickson, representing the Communist Party, was also listed on the general election ballot.
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Prior to the 1940 Republican primary, what public office did Charles A. Hauswirth hold?
Explanation: Charles A. Hauswirth held the office of Mayor of Butte prior to the 1940 Republican primary.
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Determine the number of gubernatorial terms Roy E. Ayers had completed prior to the 1940 election.
Answer: He had completed one full term.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers had completed one term as Governor of Montana, having been initially elected in 1936.
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Ascertain the approximate percentage of the vote obtained by the Communist candidate, Arvo Fredrickson.
Explanation: Arvo Fredrickson received 0.70% of the total vote in the general election.
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Identify the individual who served as Mayor of Butte and was also a candidate in the 1940 Republican primary.
Answer: Charles A. Hauswirth
Explanation: Charles A. Hauswirth held the office of Mayor of Butte prior to the 1940 Republican primary.
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Identify the candidate who was the former Mayor of Great Falls and participated in the Republican primary.
Answer: Julius J. Wuerthner
Explanation: Julius J. Wuerthner previously served as the Mayor of Great Falls prior to the 1940 Republican primary.
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In which year was Roy E. Ayers initially elected governor?
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers was initially elected governor in 1936.
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Identify the candidate, other than the primary Republican and Democratic nominees, who appeared on the general election ballot for Montana Governor in 1940.
Explanation: Arvo Fredrickson, representing the Communist Party, was also listed on the general election ballot.
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Primary Election Dynamics
Roy E. Ayers received more votes than Arthur F. Lamey in the Democratic primary.
Explanation: In the Democratic primary, Roy E. Ayers received 40,268 votes, while Arthur F. Lamey garnered 39,010 votes.
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Sam C. Ford secured over 30% of the vote, specifically 32.90%, to win the Republican primary election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford secured 32.90% of the vote in the Republican primary.
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Charles A. Hauswirth, the Mayor of Butte, was a significant candidate in the Republican primary but was not the leading vote-getter; Sam C. Ford led.
Explanation: Charles A. Hauswirth, the Mayor of Butte, garnered 14,397 votes, representing 29.00% of the vote, in the Republican primary, but Sam C. Ford received more votes.
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The total number of votes cast in the Republican primary was 49,652, which did not exceed 50,000.
Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the Republican primary was 49,652.
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Identify the candidate who emerged victorious in the Republican primary election for governor.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford emerged as the victor in the Republican primary election for governor.
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Quantify the percentage of the vote Sam C. Ford garnered in the Republican primary election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford secured 32.90% of the vote in the Republican primary.
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Identify another significant candidate who competed in the Republican primary for governor alongside Sam C. Ford.
Answer: Charles A. Hauswirth
Explanation: Charles A. Hauswirth, the Mayor of Butte, garnered 14,397 votes, representing 29.00% of the vote, in the Republican primary, but Sam C. Ford received more votes.
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What was the approximate voter turnout percentage for the Republican primary election?
Answer: Approximately 50%
Explanation: While the exact turnout percentage for the Republican primary is not explicitly stated, the total votes cast (49,652) represent a significant portion of party engagement, with 'Approximately 50%' being the closest provided estimate.
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What was the total vote count recorded in the Republican primary election?
Explanation: An aggregate of 49,652 votes were cast in the Republican primary election.
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What was the aggregate number of votes cast in the Democratic primary election?
Explanation: An aggregate of 105,319 votes were cast in the Democratic primary election.
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What was the total vote count recorded in the Republican primary election?
Explanation: An aggregate of 49,652 votes were cast in the Republican primary election.
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Quantify the percentage of the vote Arthur F. Lamey received in the Democratic primary.
Explanation: Arthur F. Lamey obtained 37.04% of the vote in the Democratic primary.
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General Election Results and Outcomes
Roy E. Ayers was defeated by Sam C. Ford in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford emerged victorious in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election, thereby defeating the incumbent, Roy E. Ayers.
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Sam C. Ford garnered a greater number of votes than Roy E. Ayers in the 1940 general election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford garnered a total of 124,435 votes, while Roy E. Ayers received 119,453 votes in the general election.
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Roy E. Ayers secured 48.64% of the vote in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election, not 50.67%.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers received 48.64% of the total vote in the general election.
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Sam C. Ford's victory margin over Roy E. Ayers was approximately 4,982 votes.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford achieved victory by a margin of 4,982 votes.
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The map of county results indicates that Sam C. Ford, rather than Roy E. Ayers, achieved broader support across a greater proportion of counties.
Explanation: The map of county results suggests that Sam C. Ford (Republican) achieved a greater proportion of votes across numerous counties, with some indicating support levels between 50-60% and even 60-70%. Conversely, Roy E. Ayers (Democrat) primarily registered within the 40-50% range in the counties he won. This distribution implies broader geographic support or stronger performance in key areas for Ford.
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The 1940 election marked the commencement of Sam C. Ford's first term as governor, not his second.
Explanation: The 1940 election signified Sam C. Ford's inaugural victory as governor, initiating his first of two terms in office.
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Determine the victor of the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford emerged victorious in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election, thereby defeating the incumbent, Roy E. Ayers.
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Quantify the total number of votes received by the winner, Sam C. Ford, in the 1940 general election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford garnered a total of 124,435 votes in the general election.
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Calculate the percentage of the total vote secured by Roy E. Ayers in the 1940 gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers received 48.64% of the total vote in the general election.
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Determine the margin by which Sam C. Ford prevailed in the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford achieved victory by a margin of 4,982 votes.
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Based on the map of county results, what can be inferred about the comparative performance of Sam C. Ford and Roy E. Ayers?
Answer: Ford won a larger proportion of votes in many counties, suggesting broader support.
Explanation: The map of county results suggests that Sam C. Ford (Republican) achieved a greater proportion of votes across numerous counties, with some indicating support levels between 50-60% and even 60-70%. Conversely, Roy E. Ayers (Democrat) primarily registered within the 40-50% range in the counties he won. This distribution implies broader geographic support or stronger performance in key areas for Ford.
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According to the provided information, what is the political significance of the 1940 election for Sam C. Ford's career?
Answer: It marked his first victory as governor, leading to his first term.
Explanation: The 1940 election signified Sam C. Ford's inaugural victory as governor, initiating his first of two terms in office.
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Identify the candidate who secured the second highest number of votes in the 1940 general election.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers received 119,453 votes, making him the second highest vote-getter behind Sam C. Ford.
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Quantify the percentage margin of victory achieved by Sam C. Ford.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford's percentage margin of victory was calculated at 2.03%.
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Calculate the approximate difference in votes between Sam C. Ford and Roy E. Ayers.
Explanation: The difference in votes between Sam C. Ford and Roy E. Ayers was 4,982.
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Voter Turnout and Election Analysis
The voter turnout for the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election exceeded 70%, registering at 81.50%.
Explanation: The voter turnout for the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election was recorded at 81.50%.
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The total number of votes cast in the general election for Montana Governor was 245,601, exceeding 200,000.
Explanation: An aggregate of 245,601 votes were cast in the general election for Montana Governor.
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In electoral analysis, a 'swing' quantifies the shift in vote percentage from one election cycle to the subsequent one.
Explanation: In electoral analysis, a 'swing' quantifies the shift in vote percentage from one election cycle to the subsequent one.
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What was the overall voter turnout percentage for the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election?
Explanation: The voter turnout for the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election was recorded at 81.50%.
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Define the term 'swing' as it pertains to election result analysis.
Answer: The shift in vote percentage compared to the previous election.
Explanation: In electoral analysis, a 'swing' quantifies the shift in vote percentage from one election cycle to the subsequent one.
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What was the aggregate number of votes cast in the general election for Montana Governor in 1940?
Explanation: An aggregate of 245,601 votes were cast in the general election for Montana Governor.
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In the context of the 1940 election results, what does the term 'swing' specifically indicate regarding party performance?
Answer: A gain for the Republican party from the Democratic party.
Explanation: The term 'swing' denotes the shift in vote percentage from the preceding election, illustrating a Republican gain from the Democratic party in this particular election.
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Compare the voter turnout in the 1940 gubernatorial election to that of the preceding gubernatorial election.
Answer: It increased by 1.70%.
Explanation: Voter turnout experienced an increase of 1.70% in comparison to the previous gubernatorial election.
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What was the approximate voter turnout percentage for the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election?
Explanation: The voter turnout for the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election was recorded at 81.50%, which is approximately 80%.
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Historical Context and Party Shifts
The Republican Party successfully gained the governorship in Montana as a result of the 1940 election.
Explanation: The Republican Party successfully obtained the governorship in Montana, with Sam C. Ford defeating the incumbent Democrat, Roy E. Ayers.
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The party that secured the governorship in Montana in 1940 was not the same party that won Montana's presidential election that year. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) achieved a comfortable victory in the presidential race, while Sam C. Ford (Republican) won the gubernatorial contest.
Explanation: The party that secured the governorship in Montana (Republican) did not align with the party that won Montana's presidential election in 1940. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) achieved a comfortable victory in the presidential race, while Sam C. Ford (Republican) won the gubernatorial contest.
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Sam C. Ford's winning percentage in 1940 represented an increase of +2.55% compared to the previous Republican performance.
Explanation: Sam C. Ford's winning percentage in 1940 represented a positive change of +2.55% relative to the previous gubernatorial election's Republican performance.
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Roy E. Ayers' performance exhibited a negative percentage change of -2.31% compared to the previous Democratic performance in the gubernatorial election.
Explanation: Roy E. Ayers' performance exhibited a negative change of -2.31% relative to the previous gubernatorial election's Democratic performance.
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The notation '+2.55%' associated with Sam C. Ford's results signifies an increase in the Republican party's vote share compared to the previous gubernatorial election, not a decrease.
Explanation: The notation '+2.55%' associated with Sam C. Ford's results signifies an increase in the Republican party's vote share when compared to the previous gubernatorial election.
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Identify the political party that assumed control of the Montana governorship following the 1940 election.
Explanation: The Republican Party successfully obtained the governorship in Montana, with Sam C. Ford defeating the incumbent Democrat, Roy E. Ayers.
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Analyze the alignment between the outcome of the 1940 Montana gubernatorial election and the state's presidential election results, noting Franklin D. Roosevelt's Democratic victory in the latter.
Answer: The party that won the governorship lost the presidential election in Montana.
Explanation: The party that secured the governorship in Montana (Republican) did not align with the party that won Montana's presidential election in 1940. Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) achieved a comfortable victory in the presidential race, while Sam C. Ford (Republican) won the gubernatorial contest.
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Interpret the meaning of the '+2.55%' notation adjacent to Sam C. Ford's name in the general election results.
Answer: An increase in the Republican party's vote share compared to the previous gubernatorial election.
Explanation: This notation signifies a 2.55% increase in the Republican party's vote share when compared to the previous gubernatorial election.
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