1958 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
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Nominee Robert E. Smylie Alfred M. Derr
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote121,810117,236
Percentage50.96%49.04%
Governor before election

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

The 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Alfred M. Derr with 50.96% of the vote.

Contents

Since changing to four-year term for governor beginning with the 1946 election, this was the first time the incumbent was permitted to run for re-election, due to a change in the state's constitution, approved by voters in November 1956. [1] [2] The last incumbent to be re-elected was C. Ben Ross, who won a third two-year term in 1934.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Alfred M. Derr 25,599
Democratic H. Max Hanson25,477
Democratic John Glasby21,207
Democratic Omar Maine1,929
Total votes48,613 100.00

Republican primary

Candidate

Results

Republican primary results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) 41,568 100.00
Total votes41,568 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1958 Idaho gubernatorial election [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) 121,810 50.96%
Democratic Alfred M. Derr 117,23649.04%
Majority4,574
Turnout 239,046
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. ↑ "Idaho voters adopt three amendments". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 7, 1956. p. 1.
  2. ↑ Corlett, John (March 31, 1963). "It's mystery why law barring self-succession not repealed". Lewiston Morning Tribune. p. 5.
  3. 1 2 3 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN   9781568029818 . Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Answers to tax problem, state's future claimed by gubernatorial hopefuls". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 1.
  5. ↑ "Tuesday's voting may settle question of legalized casinos". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 2.
  6. ↑ "Derr takes 347-vote lead in governor race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 13, 1958. p. 1.
  7. ↑ "Derr still ahead but won't claim victory". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 14, 1958. p. 1.
  8. ↑ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved April 20, 2019.
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