1966 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

1966 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 104,586 93,744
Percentage 41.41% 37.11%
 
Nominee Perry Swisher Philip Jungert
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 30,913 23,139
Percentage 12.24% 9.16%
Governor before election

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

 Elected Governor

Don Samuelson
Republican

Elections in Idaho

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
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

Results
Republican primary results[1]
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
1966 Idaho gubernatorial election[2]
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
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
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