1962 Idaho gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:	1962 Idaho gubernatorial election
Country:	Idaho
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
Previous Year:	1958
Next Election:	1966 Idaho gubernatorial election
Next Year:	1966
Election Date:	November 6, 1962
Image1:	File:Robert E. Smylie.jpg
Nominee1:	Robert E. Smylie
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	139,578
Percentage1:	54.64%
Nominee2:	Vernon K. Smith
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	115,876
Percentage2:	45.36%
Map Size:	250px
Governor
Before Election:	Robert E. Smylie
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Robert E. Smylie
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

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]}

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

Republican primary

Candidates

• Robert E. Smylie, two-term incumbent governor
• Elvin A. Lindquist, Blackfoot mayor
• George L. Crookham, Caldwell state legislator

Results

General election

Candidates

• Robert E. Smylie, Republican
• Vernon K. Smith, Democratic

Results

Notes and References

1. News: Smylie, Church, White win; Jordan leads . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . November 7, 1962 . 1.
2. News: Idaho election outcome termed repudiation of gambling issue . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . November 8, 1962 . 1.
3. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-02-24.
4. News: Idaho campaign, marked by controversy over gambling, power and taxes, approaches finish . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Jester . Earle L. . Associated Press . June 3, 1962 . 5.
5. News: Smith far ahead in Democratic governor race . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . June 6, 1962 . 1.
6. News: Pro-gambling Idahoan wins: Smith apparent Smylie opponent . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . June 6, 1962 . 1.
7. News: Smith's victory poses problem for Democrats . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . June 7, 1962 . 1.