Vernon K. Smith

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 1, 1913
Died
January 1, 1966
Age at death
53
Home state
Idaho
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith115,876
Opponents139,578
1
Elections run

Vernon K. Smith (1913–1966), a Democratic politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 governor election in Idaho to Robert E. Smylie, receiving 115,876 votes (45.36%).

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How many votes has Vernon K. Smith received?

Vernon K. Smith has received 115,876 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Vernon K. Smith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962GovernorIdahoLost115,87645.36%Robert E. Smylie
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q16856858). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.