1954 Idaho gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates

 * Clark Hamilton, Weiser state senator
 * Charles Gossett, Nampa, former governor and senator
 * Cantril Nielsen, Pocatello, former county commissioner
 * Joseph McNew, Boise

Candidates

 * Robert E. Smylie, attorney general
 * John Sanborn, Hagerman, former congressman
 * Larry Gardner, Coeur d'Alene mayor

Candidates

 * Robert E. Smylie, Republican
 * Clark Hamilton, Democratic