Charles C. Gossett
| Charles C. Gossett | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Senator from Idaho | |
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In office November 17, 1945 – November 6, 1946 | |
| Appointed by | Arnold Williams |
| Preceded by | John W. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Henry Dworshak |
| 20th Governor of Idaho | |
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In office January 1, 1945 – November 17, 1945 | |
| Lieutenant | Arnold Williams |
| Preceded by | C. A. Bottolfsen |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Williams |
| 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
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In office January 4, 1937 – January 2, 1939 | |
| Governor | Barzilla Clark |
| Preceded by | G. P. Mix |
| Succeeded by | Donald Whitehead |
| 24th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
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In office January 6, 1941 – January 4, 1943 | |
| Governor | Chase Clark |
| Preceded by | Donald Whitehead |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Nelson |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
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In office 1932–1936 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Charles Clinton Gossett September 2, 1888 Pricetown, Ohio |
| Died |
September 20, 1974 (aged 86) Boise, Idaho |
| Resting place |
Kohlerlawn Cemetery Nampa, Idaho |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Clara Louise Fleming (1892–1967) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Nampa, Idaho |
| Profession | Agriculture |
| Religion | Christian |
Charles Clinton Gossett (September 2, 1888 – September 20, 1974) was an American politician from Idaho. He served as the 20th Governor of Idaho and a United States Senator, but was in both offices less than a year.[1]
Biography
Born in Pricetown, Ohio, Gossett attended public schools in Ohio. He moved west to Cunningham, Washington, in 1907, to Ontario, Oregon, in 1910, and finally to Nampa, Idaho, in 1922. He engaged in the agriculture, livestock, feed and shipping businesses.
Career
In 1932, Gossett was elected to the Idaho Legislature in the house. In 1936, he was elected the 22nd and 24th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho, serving alongside Governor Barzilla Clark. Four years later Gossett returned as lieutenant governor under Governor Chase Clark, Barzilla Clark's younger brother.
Gossett was elected governor in his own right in 1944, the last election for a two-year term, but served less than a year. He resigned in November 1945 to let his successor, Lieutenant Governor Arnold Williams, appoint him to the United States Senate to succeed the late John W. Thomas.[2][3][4]
In the special election for the seat in 1946, Gossett was defeated in the Democratic primary in June by state senator George Donart,[5] who in turn was defeated by Republican Congressman Henry Dworshak in the general election in November. After the loss, Gossett returned to his former business pursuits.
Gossett attempted a political comeback in 1954 in a run for governor. At the time, self-succession (re-election) was not allowed, and Len Jordan's term was ending. Gossett was defeated in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in August by state senator Clark Hamilton,[6] who in turn lost to Republican Attorney General Robert Smylie in the general election. Gossett was appointed to the Idaho Tax Commission by Smylie in 1956 and served until 1967.[7][8]
Family life
Gossett married Clara Louise Fleming on November 28, 1916,[1] and they had three children.[7]
Death
Following an extended illness, Gossett died at age 86 in Boise on September 20, 1974,[9] and is interred at Kohlerlawn Cemetery in Nampa.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Charles C. Gossett". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Gossett resigns to accept U.S. Senate seat; Arnold Williams is Idaho governor". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. November 18, 1945. p. 1.
- ↑ "Gov. Gossett resigns to take Senate post". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. November 17, 1945. p. 1.
- ↑ "Charles C. Gossett". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ↑ Pitman, Frank W. (June 12, 1946). "Donart defeats Gossett for Senate nomination". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. p. 1.
- ↑ "Returns confirm poll victories by Taylor, Smylie, Hamilton". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. August 12, 1954. p. 1.
- 1 2 "Charles C. Gossett". National Governors Association. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
- ↑ "Kellogg businessman named to state tax commission". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. Associated Press. September 16, 1967. p. 1.
- ↑ "Ex-governor of Idaho dead at 86". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. September 21, 1974. p. 16.
- ↑ "Charles C. Gossett". Find A Grave. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
External links
- United States Congress. "Charles C. Gossett (id: G000337)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- National Governors Association: biography
- Charles C. Gossett at Find a Grave
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by G. P. Mix |
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho January 3, 1937 – January 2, 1939 |
Succeeded by Donald S. Whitehead |
| Preceded by Donald S. Whitehead |
Lieutenant Governor of Idaho January 3, 1941 – January 2, 1943 |
Succeeded by Edwin Nelson |
| Preceded by C. A. Bottolfsen |
Governor of Idaho January 1, 1945 – November 17, 1945 |
Succeeded by Arnold Williams |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Chase A. Clark |
Democratic Party nominee, Governor of Idaho 1944 (won) |
Succeeded by Arnold Williams |
| United States Senate | ||
| Preceded by John W. Thomas |
U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Idaho November 17, 1945 – November 6, 1946 Served alongside: Glen H. Taylor |
Succeeded by Henry Dworshak |
| Class 2 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | ||