1974 Idaho gubernatorial election
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The 1974 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5. Incumbent Democrat Cecil Andrus soundly defeated Republican nominee Jack Murphy, the lieutenant governor, with 70.92% of the vote.[1][2][3][4]
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November 5, 1974
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 County results Andrus: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Murphy: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on Tuesday, August 6, 1974; both major party candidates were unopposed.[5][6][7]
Democratic primary
Candidate
- Cecil Andrus, Lewiston, incumbent governor
Republican primary
Candidate
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Cecil Andrus, Democratic
- Jack Murphy, Republican
Other candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Cecil Andrus (incumbent) | 184,142 | 70.92% | ||
| Republican | Jack Murphy | 68,731 | 26.47% | ||
| American | Nolan Victor | 6,759 | 2.60% | ||
| Majority | 115,411 | ||||
| Turnout | 259,632 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||