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.