1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Robert E. Smylie | Alfred M. Derr | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 121,810 | 117,236 | Percentage | 50.96% | 49.04% | |
County results Smylie: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Derr: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% |
Governor before election Robert E. Smylie Republican | Elected Governor Robert E. Smylie Republican | |
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The 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Alfred M. Derr with 50.96% of the vote.
Since changing to four-year term for governor beginning with the 1946 election, this was the first time the incumbent was permitted to run for re-election, due to a change in the state's constitution, approved by voters in November 1956.[1][2] The last incumbent to be re-elected was C. Ben Ross, who won a third two-year term in 1934.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958.[3][4][5][6][7]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Alfred M. Derr | 25,599 | |
| Democratic | H. Max Hanson | 25,477 | |
| Democratic | John Glasby | 21,207 | |
| Democratic | Omar Maine | 1,929 | |
Total votes | 48,613 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidate
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) | 41,568 | 100.00 |
Total votes | 41,568 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Robert E. Smylie, Republican
- Alfred M. Derr, Democratic
Results
1958 Idaho gubernatorial election[8] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Republican | Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) | 121,810 | 50.96% | |
| Democratic | Alfred M. Derr | 117,236 | 49.04% | |
Majority | 4,574 | | |
Turnout | 239,046 | | |
| Republican hold | Swing | | |
References
- ^ "Idaho voters adopt three amendments". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 7, 1956. p. 1.
- ^ Corlett, John (March 31, 1963). "It's mystery why law barring self-succession not repealed". Lewiston Morning Tribune. p. 5.
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ "Answers to tax problem, state's future claimed by gubernatorial hopefuls". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 1.
- ^ "Tuesday's voting may settle question of legalized casinos". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 2.
- ^ "Derr takes 347-vote lead in governor race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 13, 1958. p. 1.
- ^ "Derr still ahead but won't claim victory". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 14, 1958. p. 1.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
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