1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1974 United States gubernatorial elections.

1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

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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

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

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on Tuesday, August 6, 1974; both major party candidates were unopposed. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Democratic primary

Candidate

• Cecil Andrus, Lewiston, incumbent governor

Republican primary

Candidate

• Jack Murphy, Shoshone, lieutenant governor

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Cecil Andrus, Democratic
• Jack Murphy, Republican

Other candidates

• Nolan Victor, American ^[8]

Results

1974 Idaho gubernatorial election ^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Cecil Andrus (incumbent)	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 (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved January 29, 2019.
5. Kenyon, Quayne (August 4, 1974). "Primary not likely to draw interest". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. p. 1.
6. "Primary: four states face vote". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 4, 1974. p. 8.
7. "Cox(?), Smith, Kidwell, Evans, Ravenscroft in". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 7, 1974. p. 1.
8. "Fed up". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). November 4, 1974. p. 10.