Jack M. Murphy
Jack Medd Murphy (September 6, 1925 – May 3, 1984) was an American lawyer and politician from Idaho. Murphy is a former Republican 32nd lieutenant governor of Idaho for eight years, from 1967 to 1975.
Jack M. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 6, 1975 | |
| Governor | Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus |
| Preceded by | W. E. Drevlow |
| Succeeded by | John Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1925 Shoshone, Idaho |
| Died | May 3, 1984 (aged 58) Shoshone, Idaho |
| Resting place | Shoshone Cemetery, Shoshone, Idaho |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Occupation | Lawyer Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and Career
On September 6, 1925, Murphy was born in Idaho.[1]
In military, Murphy served in the United States Army during World War II as a Sergeant.[2]
In 1950's, Murphy became a lawyer in Lincoln County, Idaho. In 1952, Murphy's political career began when he was elected to the Idaho state senate. In 1953, Murphy served in Idaho state senate, until 1954. In 1957, Murphy served in Idaho state senate, until 1966.[3][4]
On November 8, 1966, Murphy won the election and became a Republican lieutenant governor of Idaho. Murphy defeated William E. Drevlow with 52.21% of the votes. In 1967, Murphy served during the administration of Republican Governor Don Samuelson.[5][6][7][8][1]
On November 3, 1970, as an incumbent, Murphy won the election and continued serving as the lieutenant governor of Idaho. Murphy defeated Paul S. Boyd and Wallace Hitt with 56.73% of the votes. Governor Samuelson was defeated by Democrat Cecil Andrus.[9][6][10]
Murphy was the Republican nominee for governor in 1974, but was soundly defeated by Andrus.[11]
Personal life
Murphy and his family lived in Shoshone, Idaho. Murphy has four children. [3][1]
On May 3, 1984, Murphy died from heart failure in Shoshone, Idaho. Murphy is interned at Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Idaho.[1][2]
References
- "Murphy, Jack M." ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- Ward, Maureen. "Shoshone Cemetery H-P, Lincoln County, ID". usgwarchives.net. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- Crump, Steve (June 4, 2010). "You Didn't Know Jack". magicvalley.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- Crump, Steve (March 4, 2011). "The friends of former Idaho Senator Jim McClure". magicvalley.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- "ID Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 1966. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- "Idaho State Governors". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
- "Lieutenant Governors of Idaho, 1890-2009". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- "ID Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1977. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- "Andrus leads Democrats to big Idaho win". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 9.
- "The people voted a series of contradictions". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 7, 1974. p. 1.
External links
- Jack M. Murphy at Find a Grave
- Jack M. Murphy in Sawtooth National Recreation Area: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on ... By United States. Congress. House. Interior and Insular Affairs
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by W. E. Drevlow |
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho January 2, 1967–January 6, 1975 |
Succeeded by John V. Evans |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Don Samuelson |
Republican Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1974 (lost) |
Succeeded by Allan Larsen |
