Vernon K. Smith
Vernon K. Smith (c. 1913 – May 2, 1966) was a Democratic politician from Idaho. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho in 1962.[1][2][3] Smith was defeated by the Republican incumbent, Robert E. Smylie.
Smith was noted for his pro-gambling views, and ran on that platform in 1962.[1]
He died at Boise of a heart attack in May 1966. He was 53.[4]
References
- Gerassi, John; Peter Boag (2002). The boys of Boise: furor, vice & folly in an American city. U of Washington P. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-295-98167-3. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- Weatherby, James B.; Randy Stapilus (2005). Governing Idaho: politics, people, and power. Caxton. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-87004-447-2. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- Doyle, Randall Jordan (2004). A political dynasty in North Idaho, 1933-1967: Compton White, Sr. & Compton White, Jr. ; two men, two visions, two fates. UP of America. p. 85. ISBN 978-0-7618-2842-6.
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| Preceded by Alfred M. Derr |
Democratic Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1962 |
Succeeded by Cecil Andrus |
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