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1974 Idaho gubernatorial election 
Summary
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]
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 County results Andrus: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Murphy: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on Tuesday, August 6, 1974; both major party candidates were unopposed.[5][6][7]
Democratic primary edit
Candidate edit
- Cecil Andrus, Lewiston, incumbent governor
Republican primary edit
Candidate edit
General election edit
Candidates edit
Major party candidates
- Cecil Andrus, Democratic
- Jack Murphy, Republican
Other candidates
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 edit
- ^ "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ "The people voted a series of contradictions". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 7, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ "Andrus leads Democrats to big Idaho win". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 9.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kenyon, Quayne (August 4, 1974). "Primary not likely to draw interest". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. p. 1.
- ^ "Primary: four states face vote". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 4, 1974. p. 8.
- ^ "Cox(?), Smith, Kidwell, Evans, Ravenscroft in". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 7, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ "Fed up". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). November 4, 1974. p. 10.