The 1954 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 2. Republican nominee Robert E. Smylie defeated Democratic nominee Clark Hamilton with 54.24% of the vote.
The incumbent governor was not allowed to run for a second four-year term until 1958.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 10, 1954.
Democratic primary Candidates Clark Hamilton, Weiser state senator Charles Gossett, Nampa, former governor and senator Cantril Nielsen, Pocatello, former county commissioner Joseph McNew, Boise
Republican primary Candidates Robert E. Smylie, attorney general John Sanborn, Hagerman, former congressman Larry Gardner, Coeur d'Alene mayor
General election
Candidates Robert E. Smylie, Republican Clark Hamilton, Democratic
Results
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