The 1962 United States Senate special election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1962, to elect a U.S. Senator to complete the unexpired term of Senator Henry Dworshak, who died on July 23, 1962.
Following his nomination for the special election by the Republican state committee, former Governor of Idaho Len Jordan was appointed on August 6, 1962, by Governor Robert E. Smylie to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held.
Jordan won the special election, narrowly defeating Democratic nominee Gracie Pfost.
Nominations As the vacancy occurred after the primary elections for the ordinary 1962 elections were held, the candidates were selected by the state central committees.
Democratic nomination Candidate Gracie Pfost, incumbent Congresswoman for Idaho's 1st congressional district
Results The Democratic state committee met at Boise on August 18. They nominated Gracie Pfost unanimously by voice vote.
Republican primary Candidates Hamer Budge, former U.S. Representative Len Jordan, former Governor A. W. Naegle, president pro tempore of the Idaho Senate George V. Hansen, Pocatello city commissioner John C. Sanborn, former U.S. Representative Dick Smith, Rexburg Sid Smith, Kootenai County Dr. Raymond L. White, Boise
Results The Republican state committee met at Pocatello on August 4. They nominated Len Jordan unanimously on the second ballot.
The unofficial results of the first ballot were as follows:
General election Results
See also 1962 United States Senate elections
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