1950 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1950 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7 to elect the next Governor of Idaho, alongside an election to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives and other state and local elections.

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

Incumbent governor C. A. Robins did not run. Republican nominee Leonard B. Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Calvin E. Wright with 52.56% of the vote.

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. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
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