1958 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1958 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Alfred M. Derr with 50.96% of the vote.

1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Robert E. Smylie Alfred M. Derr
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 121,810 117,236
Percentage 50.96% 49.04%
Governor before election

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

 Elected Governor

Robert E. Smylie
Republican

Elections in Idaho

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alfred M. Derr 25,599
Democratic H. Max Hanson 25,477
Democratic John Glasby 21,207
Democratic Omar L. Maine 1,929
Total votes 48,613 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert E. Smylie 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[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Robert E. Smylie 121,810 50.96%
Democratic Alfred M. Derr 117,236 49.04%
Majority 4,574
Turnout 239,046
Republican hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
  2. "America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
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