Jack Medd Murphy (September 6, 1925 – May 3, 1984) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Idaho from 1967 to 1975.
Jack M. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Member of the Idaho Senate | |
| In office 1952–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1925 Shoshone, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | May 3, 1984 (aged 58) Shoshone, Idaho, U.S. |
| Resting place | Shoshone Cemetery |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Utah |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
editMurphy was born in Shoshone, Idaho.[1] He attended the University of Utah.
Career
editMurphy served in the United States Army during World War II as a sergeant.[2]
In the 1950s, Murphy became a lawyer in Lincoln County, Idaho. In 1952, Murphy's political career began when he was elected to the Idaho Senate. He served until 1966.[3][4]
On November 8, 1966, Murphy won the election and became a Republican lieutenant governor of Idaho. Murphy defeated William E. Drevlow with 52.21% of the votes. In 1967, Murphy served during the administration of Republican Governor Don Samuelson.[5][6][7][8][1]
On November 3, 1970, as an incumbent, Murphy won the election and continued serving as the lieutenant governor of Idaho. Murphy defeated Paul S. Boyd and Wallace Hitt with 56.73% of the votes. Governor Samuelson was defeated by Democrat Cecil Andrus.[9][6][10]
Murphy was the Republican nominee for governor in 1974, but was soundly defeated by Andrus.[11][12] Murphy also served as a member of the board of regents of the Idaho State Department of Education.[13]
Personal life
editMurphy and his family lived in Shoshone, Idaho. Murphy has four children.[3][1] On May 3, 1984, Murphy died from heart failure in Shoshone, Idaho. Murphy is interred at Shoshone Cemetery.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Murphy, Jack M." ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Ward, Maureen. "Shoshone Cemetery H-P, Lincoln County, ID". usgwarchives.net. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Crump, Steve (June 4, 2010). "You Didn't Know Jack". magicvalley.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ Crump, Steve (March 4, 2011). "The friends of former Idaho Senator Jim McClure". magicvalley.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ "ID Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 1966. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ a b "Idaho State Governors". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ "Lieutenant Governors of Idaho, 1890-2009". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ "ID Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1977. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
- ^ "Andrus leads Democrats to big Idaho win". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 9.
- ^ "The people voted a series of contradictions". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 7, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ Crump, Steve. "You didn't know Jack". Twin Falls Times-News. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Lands, United States Congress Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on Public (1974). Amendment to the Idaho Admission Act and Conveyance of Certain Lands to August Sobotka and Joseph J. Tomalino of Intake, Montana. U.S. Government Printing Office.