1962 Idaho gubernatorial election
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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]
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November 6, 1962
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 County results Smylie: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Smith: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| 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
Candidates
- Robert E. Smylie, two-term incumbent governor
- Elvin A. Lindquist, Blackfoot mayor
- George L. Crookham, Caldwell state legislator
Results
| 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
Candidates
- Robert E. Smylie, Republican
- Vernon K. Smith, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||