1954 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1954 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 2, 1954 1958 →
 
Nominee Robert E. Smylie Clark Hamilton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,038 104,647
Percentage 54.24% 45.76%

County results
Smylie:      50–60%      60–70%      >90
Hamilton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Leonard B. Jordan
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

The 1954 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Republican nominee Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Clark Hamilton with 54.24% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Robert E. Smylie, Republican
  • Clark Hamilton, Democratic

Results

1954 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Robert E. Smylie 124,038 54.24%
Democratic Clark Hamilton 104,647 45.76%
Majority 19,391
Turnout 228,685
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-04-16.