1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

none related races 1962 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 1962 Idaho gubernatorial election Idaho Presidential no 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election 1958 1966 Idaho gubernatorial election 1966 November 6, 1962 File:Robert E. Smylie.jpg 150x150px Robert E. Smylie Republican Party (United States) 139,578 54.64% 3x4.svg Vernon K. Smith Democratic Party (United States) 115,876 45.36% 1962 Idaho gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 180px County resultsSmylie: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Smith: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Governor Robert E. Smylie Republican Party (United States) Robert E. Smylie Republican Party (United States) 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.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=S7BeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jy8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=4108%2C1049133 Lewiston Morning Tribune Associated Press Smylie, Church, White win; Jordan leads November 7, 1962 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TLBeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jy8MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2157%2C1214283 Lewiston Morning Tribune Associated Press Idaho election outcome termed repudiation of gambling issue November 8, 1962 1 Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.https://books.google.com/books?id=nqAaAQAAMAAJ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc 2005 CQ Press 9781568029818 2019-02-24https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-b1eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IDEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5847%2C258587 Lewiston Morning Tribune Jester Earle L. Associated Press Idaho campaign, marked by controversy over gambling, power and taxes, approaches finish June 3, 1962 5https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_L1eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IDEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4200%2C657550 Lewiston Morning Tribune Associated Press Smith far ahead in Democratic governor race June 6, 1962 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bDRYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=S_cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5892%2C940322 Spokane Daily Chronicle Washington Associated Press Pro-gambling Idahoan wins: Smith apparent Smylie opponent June 6, 1962 1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_b1eAAAAIBAJ&sjid=IDEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2827%2C880720 Lewiston Morning Tribune Associated Press Smith's victory poses problem for Democrats June 7, 1962 1 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 Democratic primary results Vernon K. Smith Democratic Party (United States) 35,574 43.13 Charles Herndon Democratic Party (United States) 18,072 21.91 John G. Walters Democratic Party (United States) 13,186 15.99 Howard D. Hechtner Democratic Party (United States) 7,952 9.64 Conley E. Ward Democratic Party (United States) 5,427 6.58 Clarence H. Higer Democratic Party (United States) 2,264 2.75 82,475 100.00 Republican primary Candidates Robert E. Smylie, two-term incumbent governor Elvin A. Lindquist, Blackfoot mayor George L. Crookham, Caldwell state legislator Results Republican primary results Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 37,761 57.22 Elvin A. Lindquist Republican Party (United States) 16,565 25.10 George L. Crookham Republican Party (United States) 11,669 17.68 65,995 100.00 General election Candidates Robert E. Smylie, Republican Vernon K. Smith, Democratic Results 1962 Idaho gubernatorial electionhttps://books.google.com/books?id=DSZzAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA146 America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook 5 November 2013 9781452290171 2019-02-24 Cook Rhodes CQ Press Republican Party (United States) Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) 139,578 54.64% Democratic Party (United States) Vernon K. Smith 115,876 45.36% 23,702 255,454 Republican Party (United States) References 2 1962 Idaho Gubernatorial Category:November 1962 in the United States Category:June 1962 in the United States