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(Top) 1 Primary elections 1.1 Democratic primary 1.1.1 Candidates 1.1.2 Results 1.2 Republican primary 1.2.1 Candidates 1.2.2 Results 2 General election 2.1 Candidates 2.2 Results 3 References

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

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← 1958

November 6, 1962

1966 →


Nominee	Robert E. Smylie	Vernon K. Smith
Party	Republican	Democratic
Popular vote	139,578	115,876
Percentage	54.64%	45.36%

County results
Smylie: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Smith: 50–60% 60–70%

Governor before election

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

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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[edit]

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]

Democratic primary[edit]

Candidates[edit]

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[edit]

Democratic primary results^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Vernon K. Smith	35,574	43.13
	Democratic	Charles Herndon	18,072	21.91
	Democratic	John G. Walters	13,186	15.99
	Democratic	Howard D. Hechtner	7,952	9.64
	Democratic	Conley E. Ward	5,427	6.58
	Democratic	Clarence H. Higer	2,264	2.75
Total votes			82,475	100.00

Republican primary[edit]

Candidates[edit]

Robert E. Smylie, two-term incumbent governor
Elvin A. Lindquist, Blackfoot mayor
George L. Crookham, Caldwell state legislator

Results[edit]

Republican primary results^[3]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Robert E. Smylie (incumbent)	37,761	57.22
	Republican	Elvin A. Lindquist	16,565	25.10
	Republican	George L. Crookham	11,669	17.68
Total votes			65,995	100.00

General election[edit]

Candidates[edit]

Robert E. Smylie, Republican
Vernon K. Smith, Democratic

Results[edit]

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election^[8]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Robert E. Smylie (incumbent)	139,578	54.64%
	Democratic	Vernon K. Smith	115,876	45.36%
Majority			23,702
Turnout			255,454
	Republican hold		Swing

References[edit]

^ "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 February 24, 2019.

^ 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 (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved February 24, 2019.

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