Clark Alexander Hamilton (February 26, 1899 – April 22, 1980) was an American politician from Malad City, Idaho.[1] He was the Democratic Party nominee for Governor of Idaho in 1954.[2] Hamilton was defeated by Republican Attorney General Robert E. Smylie.
Hamilton was a member of the Idaho Legislature, serving in the Idaho Senate from 1949 to 1954.[3]
He died in Malheur County, Oregon, in 1980, age 81.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
- ^ "Bitter Battle for Senate Marks Campaign in Idaho". The Spokesman-Review. AP. 31 October 1954. p. 22. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- ^ "Hamiltons continue 'country store' atmosphere over 50 years". Star News. November 6, 1959. p. 1.
- ^ Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008
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| Preceded by Calvin E. Wright | Democratic Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1954 (lost) | Succeeded by A. M. Derr |