Jack M. Murphy


Jack Medd Murphy was an American lawyer and politician from Idaho. Murphy is a former Republican 32nd lieutenant governor of Idaho for eight years, from 1967 to 1975.

Early life

On September 6, 1925, Murphy was born in Idaho.

Career

In military, Murphy served in the United States Army during World War II as a Sergeant.
In 1950's, Murphy became a lawyer in Lincoln County, Idaho. In 1952, Murphy's political career began when he was elected to the Idaho state senate. In 1953, Murphy served in Idaho state senate, until 1954. In 1957, Murphy served in Idaho state senate, until 1966.
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.
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.
Murphy was the Republican nominee for governor in 1974, but was soundly defeated by Andrus.

Personal life

Murphy and his family lived in Shoshone, Idaho. Murphy has four children.
On May 3, 1984, Murphy died from heart failure in Shoshone, Idaho. Murphy is interned at Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, Idaho.