Arnold Williams (American politician)
| Arnold Williams | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Idaho | |
|
In office January 5, 1959 – March 29, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Young |
| Succeeded by | Louis E. Clapp |
| 21st Governor of Idaho | |
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In office November 17, 1945 – January 6, 1947 | |
| Lieutenant | A. R. McCabe |
| Preceded by | Charles Gossett |
| Succeeded by | C. A. Robins |
| 26th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
|
In office January 1, 1945 – November 17, 1945 | |
| Governor | Charles C. Gossett |
| Preceded by | Edwin Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
|
In office 1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 21, 1898 Fillmore, Utah |
| Died |
May 25, 1970 (aged 72) Idaho Falls, Idaho[1] |
| Resting place |
Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery Idaho Falls, Idaho |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Luella Huskinson (1900–1993) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Rexburg |
| Profession | Dry cleaner |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 U.S. Army |
| Rank |
 Private |
| Unit | Infantry |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Arnold Williams (May 21, 1898 – May 25, 1970), served as the 21st Governor of Idaho from 1945 until 1947.[1]
Biography
Born in Fillmore, Utah, Williams attended its public school and went to Hennagers Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah.[2] He married Luella Huskinson and they had two children.[2]
Career
Williams served in the U.S. Army during World War I, in the infantry. After his discharge, he established a successful dry cleaning business in Rexburg, Idaho. After serving at the local and county level, he was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in 1936 and served several terms.
Williams was elected as the 26th lieutenant governor of Idaho in 1944. He became governor in November 1945 to finish the unexpired term of Charles Gossett, who resigned after ten months and was subsequently appointed by Williams to the U.S. Senatte seat left vacant by the death of John W. Thomas. Williams became the state's first Mormon governor and was the Democratic nominee for governor in 1946,[3][4] but was defeated in the general election by Republican C. A. Robins, a physician from St. Maries.[5][6][7]
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Arnold Williams (inc.) | 79,131 | 43.6% | C. A. Robins | 102,233 | 56.4% |
- Williams was elected as lieutenant governor in 1944, and became governor in 1945.
Williams was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Idaho in 1948,[8] and later was elected secretary of state of Idaho in 1958, and served until 1966.[8][9]
Death
Williams died at age 72 in Idaho Falls on May 25, 1970,[1][10] and is interred at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery in Idaho Falls.[11]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ex-Governor of Gem State dies at 72". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. May 26, 1970. p. 1.
- 1 2 "Arnold Williams". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ↑ "Winners in primary election". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. (photos). June 12, 1946.
- ↑ "Unofficial results on primary election". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. June 13, 1946.
- ↑ "GOP nears House control in landslide". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. November 6, 1946. p. 1.
- ↑ Partridge, Harve (November 6, 1946). "Northern Idaho medic selected to guide state". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. p. 1.
- ↑ "Vote for Governor by counties". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. November 7, 1946. p. 2.
- 1 2 "Arnold Williams". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ↑ "Idaho official will bow out". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. Associated Press. March 23, 1966. p. 6.
- ↑ "Idaho flags to be lowered". Spokane Daily Chronicle. Washington. Associated Press. May 26, 1970. p. 5.
- ↑ "Arnold Williams". Find A Grave. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edwin Nelson |
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho January 1, 1945 – November 17, 1945 |
Succeeded by A. R. McCabe |
| Preceded by Charles C. Gossett |
Governor of Idaho November 17, 1945 – January 6, 1947 |
Succeeded by C. A. Robins |
| Preceded by James H. Young |
Secretary of State of Idaho January 5, 1959 – March 29, 1966 |
Succeeded by Louis E. Clapp |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Charles C. Gossett |
Democratic Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1946 (lost) |
Succeeded by Calvin E. Wright |
