1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1962 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Vernon K. Smith with 54.64% of the vote.

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962

Nominee Robert E. Smylie Vernon K. Smith Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 139,578 115,876 Percentage 54.64% 45.36%

County results Smylie:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Smith:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Robert E. Smylie Republican Elected Governor Robert E. Smylie Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.[1]

Candidates

• Vernon K. Smith
• Charles Herndon
• John G. Walters
• Howard D. Hechtner
• Conley E. Ward
• Clarence H. Higer

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

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

Candidates

• Robert E. Smylie, incumbent Governor
• Elvin A. Lindquist
• George L. Crookham

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Robert E. Smylie	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

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Robert E. Smylie	139,578	54.64%
	Democratic	Vernon K. Smith	115,876	45.36%
Majority			23,702
Turnout			255,454
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-02-24.
2. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2019-02-24.