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.

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidate

• Cecil Andrus, Lewiston, incumbent governor

Republican primary

Candidate

• Jack Murphy, Shoshone, lieutenant governor

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Cecil Andrus, Democratic
• Jack Murphy, Republican

Other candidates

• Nolan Victor, American

Results

References