Jack M. Murphy
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Cecil Andrus
Jack M. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 6, 1975 | |
| Governor | Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus |
| Preceded by | W. E. Drevlow |
| Succeeded by | John Evans |
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office 1952–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1925 Shoshone, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 1984 (aged 58) Shoshone, Idaho, U.S. |
| Resting place | Shoshone Cemetery |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Utah |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Jack Medd Murphy (September 6, 1925 – May 3, 1984) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Idaho from 1967 to 1975.
Murphy was born in Shoshone, Idaho.[1] He attended the University of Utah.
Career
Murphy served in the United States Army during World War II as a sergeant.[2]
In the 1950s, Murphy became a lawyer in Lincoln County, Idaho. In 1952, Murphy's political career began when he was elected to the Idaho Senate. He served until 1966.[3][4]
On November 8, 1966, Murphy won the election and became a Republican lieutenant governor of Idaho. Murphy defeated William E. Drevlow with 52.21% of the votes. In 1967, Murphy served during the administration of Republican Governor Don Samuelson.[5][6][7][8][1]
On November 3, 1970, as an incumbent, Murphy won the election and continued serving as the lieutenant governor of Idaho. Murphy defeated Paul S. Boyd and Wallace Hitt with 56.73% of the votes. Governor Samuelson was defeated by Democrat Cecil Andrus.[9][6][10]
Murphy was the Republican nominee for governor in 1974, but was soundly defeated by Andrus.[11][12] Murphy also served as a member of the board of regents of the Idaho State Department of Education.[13]
