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Don William Samuelson

Don William Samuelson served as Governor of Idaho.

  • Republican
  • Idaho
  • Former
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Role Governor

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Idaho

Representing constituents across the Idaho delegation.

Service period 1967-1971

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

DON WILLIAM SAMUELSON was born in Woodhull, Illinois on January 27, 1913. He attended Knox College and served for two years in the United States Navy. After his dischage, Sanuelson owned and operated a sporting goods store in Sandpoint and in a businss that sold and leased mining and logging equipment. Samuelson was elected three times to the Idaho State Senate. He was elected governor of Idaho in 1966 and served one term. During his tenure, Governor Samuelson served as a member of the National Governors Association’s Executive Committee from 1969-70. He passed away January 20, 2000.

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