Jack M. Murphy
Jack Medd Murphy (September 6, 1925 – May 3, 1984) was a Republican politician from Idaho. From Shoshone, he served as the state's 32nd lieutenant governor for eight years, from 1967 to 1975.
Jack M. Murphy | |
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| 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 6, 1975 | |
| Governor | Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus |
| Preceded by | W. E. Drevlow |
| Succeeded by | John Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1925 Shoshone, Idaho |
| Died | May 3, 1984 (aged 58) Shoshone, Idaho |
| Resting place | Shoshone Cemetery Shoshone, Idaho |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician, Rancher |
| Military service | |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
Murphy was elected lieutenant governor in 1966 and served during the administration of Republican Governor Don Samuelson. He was reelected in 1970, although Samuelson was defeated by Democrat Cecil Andrus. Murphy was the Republican nominee for governor in 1974, but was soundly defeated by Andrus.[1][2][3]
References
- "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
- "The people voted a series of contradictions". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 7, 1974. p. 1.
- "Andrus leads Democrats to big Idaho win". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 9.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by W. E. Drevlow |
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho January 2, 1967–January 6, 1975 |
Succeeded by John V. Evans |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Don Samuelson |
Republican Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1974 (lost) |
Succeeded by Allan Larsen |
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