Vernon K. Smith Explained

Vernon K. Smith (c. 1913 – May 2, 1966) was a Democratic politician from Idaho. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Idaho in 1962.[1] [2] Smith was defeated by the Republican incumbent, Robert E. Smylie.

Smith was noted for his pro-gambling views, and ran on that platform in 1962.[3]

He died at Boise of a heart attack in May 1966. He was 53.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Weatherby, James B.. Governing Idaho: politics, people, and power. 2005. Caxton. 978-0-87004-447-2. 62. Randy Stapilus . 14 December 2010.
  2. Book: Doyle, Randall Jordan. A political dynasty in North Idaho, 1933-1967: Compton White, Sr. & Compton White, Jr.; two men, two visions, two fates. 2004. UP of America. 978-0-7618-2842-6. 85.
  3. Book: Gerassi, John. The boys of Boise: furor, vice & folly in an American city. 2002. U of Washington P. 978-0-295-98167-3. 144. Peter Boag . 14 December 2010.
  4. Web site: Idaho Falls Post Register Newspaper Archives.

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