1950 Idaho gubernatorial election
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The 1950 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7 to elect the next governor of Idaho, alongside elections to the United States Senate, elections to the U.S. House, and other state and local elections.[1][2][3]
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November 7, 1950
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 County results Jordan: 50–60% 60–70% Wright: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Idaho changed the term for governor from two to four years starting with the 1946 election, and the incumbent was not allowed to run for a second term (self-succession) until 1958. Republican nominee Leonard B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Calvin E. Wright with 52.56% of the vote.
Governor C. A. Robins ran for the U.S. Senate, but lost in the August primary to Herman Welker.[4][5]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 8, 1950.[4][5]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Calvin Wright,[6] Rupert, former state auditor
- Arnold Williams, St. Anthony, former governor
- George Hersley, Boise, state grange master
Republican primary
Candidates
- Len Jordan,[7] Grangeville businessman and farmer, former state senator
- Reilly Atkinson,[8] Boise businessman, former state party chairman
- J.D. Price, Malad, former secretary of state
- George Vaughn, Payette, former state safety director
- Seth Harper, Shoshone, former manager of state liquor dispensary
General election
Candidates
- Leonard B. Jordan, Republican
- Calvin E. Wright, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Leonard B. Jordan | 107,642 | 52.56% | ||
| Democratic | Calvin E. Wright | 97,150 | 47.44% | ||
| Majority | 10,492 | ||||
| Turnout | 204,792 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
