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1966 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1966 Idaho gubernatorial election

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Nominee Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 104,586 93,744
Percentage 41.41% 37.11%

 
Nominee Perry Swisher Philip Jungert
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 30,913 23,139
Percentage 12.24% 9.16%

Governor before election

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

Elected Governor

Don Samuelson
Republican

The 1966 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Republican nominee Don Samuelson defeated Democratic nominee Cecil Andrus with 41.41% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles Herndon 28,926 40.75
Democratic Cecil Andrus 27,649 38.95
Democratic William J. Dee 14,409 20.30
Total votes 70,984 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Don Samuelson 52,891 61.04
Republican Robert E. Smylie 33,753 38.96
Total votes 86,644 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Don Samuelson, Republican
  • Cecil Andrus, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Perry Swisher, Independent
  • Philip Jungert, Independent

Results

1966 Idaho gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Don Samuelson 104,586 41.41%
Democratic Cecil Andrus 93,744 37.11%
Independent Perry Swisher 30,913 12.24%
Independent Philip Jungert 23,139 9.16%
Majority 10,842
Turnout 252,593
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  2. ^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2019-02-20.