1954 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

1954 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
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

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.
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