[3] During World War II, White worked as an engineer for Boeing in Seattle, and also in mining, logging, and livestock breeding.

In 1960, White announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Henry Dworshak, but was third of five in the Democratic primary.

[4][5] Runner-up Bob McLaughlin of Mountain Home won the runoff over leader Gregg Potvin of American Falls,[6][7] but lost the general election.

His grandson, Ryan M. White, currently serves as Legislative Director for Idaho Senator Jim Risch.

[10] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress