The 1962 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6; incumbent Republican Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Vernon K. Smith with over 54.6% of the vote to win a third term as governor.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 5, 1962.

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election

Democratic primary

Candidates

Vernon K. Smith, Boise attorney

Charles Herndon, Salmon attorney

John G. Walters, Boise, former state land commissioner

Howard D. Hechtner, Lapwai state senator

Conley E. Ward, Marsing schoolteacher

Clarence H. Higer, Emmett state legislator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Robert E. Smylie, two-term incumbent governor

Elvin A. Lindquist, Blackfoot mayor

George L. Crookham, Caldwell state legislator

Results

General election

Candidates

Robert E. Smylie, Republican

Vernon K. Smith, Democratic

Results

References

1962

Idaho

Gubernatorial

November 1962 events in the United States

1962 Idaho gubernatorial election