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
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Smith115,876
Opponents139,578
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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
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | GovernorIdaho | Lost | 115,87645.36% | 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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