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1958 Idaho gubernatorial election

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1958 Idaho gubernatorial election

← 1954 November 4, 1958 1962 →
 
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

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

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Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958.[3][4][5][6][7]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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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

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Candidate

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Results

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Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert E. Smylie (incumbent) 41,568 100.00
Total votes 41,568 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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  • Robert E. Smylie, Republican
  • Alfred M. Derr, Democratic

Results

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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

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  1. ^ "Idaho voters adopt three amendments". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 7, 1956. p. 1.
  2. ^ Corlett, John (March 31, 1963). "It's mystery why law barring self-succession not repealed". Lewiston Morning Tribune. p. 5.
  3. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  4. ^ "Answers to tax problem, state's future claimed by gubernatorial hopefuls". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 1.
  5. ^ "Tuesday's voting may settle question of legalized casinos". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 10, 1958. p. 2.
  6. ^ "Derr takes 347-vote lead in governor race". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 13, 1958. p. 1.
  7. ^ "Derr still ahead but won't claim victory". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 14, 1958. p. 1.
  8. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved April 20, 2019.