Leonard B. Jordan Republican Leonard B. Jordan Republican The 1962 United States Senate special election in Idaho took place on November 6, 1962, to elect a U.S.

Following his nomination for the special election by the Republican state committee, former Governor of Idaho Len Jordan was appointed on August 6, 1962 by Governor Robert E. Smylie to fill the vacancy until a special election could be held.

Jordan won the special election, narrowly defeating Democratic nominee Gracie Pfost.

The Democratic state committee met at Boise on August 18.

They nominated Gracie Pfost unanimously by voice vote.