1958 Idaho gubernatorial election
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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] C. Ben Ross , who won a third two-year term in 1934 .
Primary elections [ edit ] Primary elections were held on August 12, 1958.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidate [ edit ] Results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Robert E. Smylie, Republican
Alfred M. Derr, Democratic Results [ edit ] References [ edit ]
^ "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 "It's mystery why law barring self-succession not repealed" .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 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 .
