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1962 Idaho gubernatorial election
Nominee
Robert E. Smylie
Vernon K. Smith
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
139,578
115,876
Percentage
54.64%
45.36%
County resultsSmylie: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Smith: 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
Robert E. Smylie
Republican
Elected Governor
Robert E. Smylie
Republican
The 1962 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6; incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Vernon K. Smith with over 54.6% of the vote to win a third term as governor .[1] [2]
Primary elections [ ]
Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Vernon K. Smith , Boise attorney
Charles Herndon, Salmon attorney
John G. Walters, Boise, former state land commissioner
Howard D. Hechtner, Lapwai state senator
Conley E. Ward, Marsing schoolteacher
Clarence H. Higer, Emmett state legislator
Results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Robert E. Smylie , two-term incumbent governor
Elvin A. Lindquist, Blackfoot mayor
George L. Crookham, Caldwell state legislator
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Robert E. Smylie, Republican
Vernon K. Smith, Democratic
Results [ ]
References [ ]
^ "Smylie, Church, White win; Jordan leads" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. November 7, 1962. p. 1.
^ "Idaho election outcome termed repudiation of gambling issue" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. November 8, 1962. p. 1.
^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818 . Retrieved 2019-02-24 .
^ Jester, Earle L. (June 3, 1962). "Idaho campaign, marked by controversy over gambling, power and taxes, approaches finish" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. p. 5.
^ "Smith far ahead in Democratic governor race" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. June 6, 1962. p. 1.
^ "Pro-gambling Idahoan wins: Smith apparent Smylie opponent" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). Associated Press. June 6, 1962. p. 1.
^ "Smith's victory poses problem for Democrats" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press. June 7, 1962. p. 1.
^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook . ISBN 9781452290171 . Retrieved 2019-02-24 .
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