1950 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1950 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Leonard B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Calvin E. Wright with 52.56% of the vote.

1950 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Leonard B. Jordan Calvin E. Wright
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 107,642 97,150
Percentage 52.56% 47.44%
Governor before election

C. A. Robins
Republican

 Elected Governor

Leonard B. Jordan
Republican

Elections in Idaho

General election

Candidates
  • Leonard B. Jordan, Republican
  • Calvin E. Wright, Democratic

Results
1950 Idaho gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Leonard B. Jordan 107,642 52.56%
Democratic Calvin E. Wright 97,150 47.44%
Majority 10,492
Turnout 204,792
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
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