The 1950 United States Senate special election in Idaho took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Republican senator Henry Dworshak, who was appointed by governor C. A. Robins after the death of Bert H. Miller, won election to a partial (and second non-consecutive) term. Dworshak had previously lost re-election to Miller in 1948, but was appointed back to the seat after Miller died in office in October 1949.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 8, 1950.
Democratic primary Candidates Claude J. Burtenshaw, teacher Edwin M. Holden, chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court Francis M. Bistline, former Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives Robert L. Summerfield LaVera Swope
Results
Republican primary Candidates Henry Dworshak, appointed incumbent U.S. Senator Abe McGregor Goff, former U.S. Representative for Idaho's 1st congressional district (1947-1949) Fentress Kuhn
Results
General election Results
See also 1950 United States Senate elections
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