1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
Nominee
Robert E. Smylie
Alfred M. Derr
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
121,810
117,236
Percentage
50.96%
49.04%
Governor before election
Robert E. Smylie
Republican
Elected Governor
Robert E. Smylie
Republican
The 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Alfred M. Derr with 50.96% of the vote.
Since changing to four-year term for governor beginning with the 1946 election, this was the first time the incumbent was permitted to run for re-election, due to a change in the state's constitution, approved by voters in November 1956.[1] [2] The last incumbent to be re-elected was C. Ben Ross , who won a third two-year term in 1934 .
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Alfred M. Derr , Clark Fork state senator
H. Max Hanson, Fairfield state senator
John Glasby, Mountain Home , former state party chairman
Omar Maine, Parma farmer
Results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidate [ ]
Robert E. Smylie , incumbent governor (unopposed)
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Robert E. Smylie, Republican
Alfred M. Derr, Democratic
Results [ ]
References [ ]
^ "Idaho voters adopt three amendments" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. November 7, 1956. p. 1.
^ Corlett, John (March 31, 1963). "It's mystery why law barring self-succession not repealed" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . p. 5.
^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818 . Retrieved 2019-04-20 .
^ "Answers to tax problem, state's future claimed by gubernatorial hopefuls" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 1.
^ "Tuesday's voting may settle question of legalized casinos" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 2.
^ "Derr takes 347-vote lead in governor race" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. August 13, 1958. p. 1.
^ "Derr still ahead but won't claim victory" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. August 14, 1958. p. 1.
^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook . ISBN 9781452290171 . Retrieved 2019-04-20 .