The 1950 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7 to elect the next governor of Idaho, alongside elections to the United States Senate, elections to the U.S. House, and other state and local elections.
Idaho changed the term for governor from two to four years starting with the 1946 election, and the incumbent was not allowed to run for a second term (self-succession) until 1958. Republican nominee Len Jordan defeated Democratic nominee Calvin E. Wright with 52.56% of the vote.
Governor C. A. Robins ran for the U.S. Senate, but lost in the August primary to Herman Welker.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 8, 1950.
Democratic primary Candidates Calvin Wright, Rupert, former state auditor Arnold Williams, St. Anthony, former governor George Hersley, Boise, state grange master
Republican primary Candidates Len Jordan, Grangeville businessman and farmer, former state senator Reilly Atkinson, Boise businessman, former state party chairman J.D. Price, Malad, former secretary of state George Vaughn, Payette, former state safety director Seth Harper, Shoshone, former manager of state liquor dispensary
General election Candidates Len Jordan, Republican Calvin E. Wright, Democratic
Results
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