1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
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The 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Alfred M. Derr with 50.96% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Alfred M. Derr, State Senator
- H. Max Hanson, State Senator
- John Glasby
- Omar L. Maine
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alfred M. Derr | 25,599 | ||
| Democratic | H. Max Hanson | 25,477 | ||
| Democratic | John Glasby | 21,207 | ||
| Democratic | Omar L. Maine | 1,929 | ||
| Total votes | 48,613 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert E. Smylie, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) | 41,568 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 41,568 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Robert E. Smylie, Republican
- Alfred M. Derr, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) | 121,810 | 50.96% | ||
| Democratic | Alfred M. Derr | 117,236 | 49.04% | ||
| Majority | 4,574 | ||||
| Turnout | 239,046 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2019-04-20.