1966 Idaho gubernatorial election
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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
- Charles Herndon, attorney
- Cecil Andrus, State Senator
- William J. Dee, State Senator
Results
| 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
- Don Samuelson, State Senator
- Robert E. Smylie, incumbent Governor
Results
| 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
| 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
- ^ a b c "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- ^ "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-20.