1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1974 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5. Incumbent Democrat Cecil Andrus defeated Republican nominee Jack Murphy, the lieutenant governor, with 70.92% of the vote.[1][2][3][4]

1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974

Nominee Cecil Andrus Jack Murphy Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 184,142 68,731 Percentage 70.92% 26.47%

County Results Andrus:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Murphy:      50–60%

Governor before election Cecil Andrus Democratic Elected Governor Cecil Andrus Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Cecil Andrus, Democratic
• Jack Murphy, Republican

Other candidates

• Nolan Victor, American

Results

1974 Idaho gubernatorial election[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Cecil Andrus	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

References

1. "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
2. "The people voted a series of contradictions". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 7, 1974. p. 1.
3. "Andrus leads Democrats to big Idaho win". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 9.
4. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2019-01-29.