1974 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1974 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5. Incumbent Democrat Cecil Andrus soundly defeated Republican nominee Jack Murphy, the lieutenant governor, with 70.92% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on Tuesday, August 6, 1974; both major party candidates were unopposed.

Candidate

 * Cecil Andrus, Lewiston, incumbent governor

Candidate

 * Jack Murphy, Shoshone, lieutenant governor

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Cecil Andrus, Democratic
 * Jack Murphy, Republican

Other candidates
 * Nolan Victor, American