1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1958 November 6, 1962 1966 →
 
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

The 1962 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6; incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Vernon K. Smith with over 54.6% of the vote to win a third term as governor.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Smylie, Church, White win; Jordan leads". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 7, 1962. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Idaho election outcome termed repudiation of gambling issue". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 8, 1962. p. 1.