1954 Idaho gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1954 Idaho gubernatorial election
Country:Idaho
Flag Year:1927
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1950 Idaho gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1950
Next Election:1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
Next Year:1958
Election Date:November 2, 1954
Image1:File:Robert E. Smylie.jpg
Nominee1:Robert E. Smylie
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:124,038
Percentage1:54.24%
Nominee2:Clark Hamilton
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:104,647
Percentage2:45.76%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Leonard B. Jordan
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert E. Smylie
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1954 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2. Republican nominee Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Clark Hamilton with 54.24% of the vote.

The incumbent governor was not allowed to run for a second four-year term until 1958.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 10, 1954.[1] [2] [3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: Dull primary drags to close . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . Aden . Tom . August 8, 1954 . 5.
  2. News: Taylor, Hamilton, Smylie cling to narrow leads . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . Aden . Tom . August 11, 1954 . 1.
  3. News: Returns confirm polls victories of Taylor, Smylie, Hamilton . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . August 12, 1954 . 1.