1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1974 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5. Incumbent Democrat Cecil Andrus soundly defeated Republican nominee Jack Murphy, the lieutenant governor, with 70.92% of the vote.[1][2][3][4]

1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

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Nominee Cecil Andrus Jack Murphy
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 184,142 68,731
Percentage 70.92% 26.47%

County results
Andrus:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Murphy:      50–60%

Governor before election

Cecil Andrus
Democratic

Elected Governor

Cecil Andrus
Democratic

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on Tuesday, August 6, 1974; both major party candidates were unopposed.[5][6][7]

Democratic primary

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Candidate

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Republican primary

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Candidate

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General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Cecil Andrus, Democratic
  • Jack Murphy, Republican

Other candidates

Results

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1974 Idaho gubernatorial election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Cecil Andrus (incumbent) 184,142 70.92%
Republican Jack Murphy 68,731 26.47%
American Nolan Victor 6,759 2.60%
Majority 115,411
Turnout 259,632
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
  2. ^ "The people voted a series of contradictions". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 7, 1974. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Andrus leads Democrats to big Idaho win". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 9.
  4. ^ a b Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  5. ^ Kenyon, Quayne (August 4, 1974). "Primary not likely to draw interest". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. p. 1.
  6. ^ "Primary: four states face vote". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 4, 1974. p. 8.
  7. ^ "Cox(?), Smith, Kidwell, Evans, Ravenscroft in". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 7, 1974. p. 1.
  8. ^ "Fed up". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). November 4, 1974. p. 10.