John C. Sanborn
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| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1951 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Dworshak |
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| Succeeded by | Hamer H. Budge |
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| Born | October 25, 1887 Chenoa, Illinois |
| Died | May 16, 1968 (aged 80) Boise, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Hagerman |
| Profession | Agriculture |
| Religion | Methodist |
John Carfield Sanborn (born October 25, 1887 in Chenoa, Illinois – died May 16, 1968 in Boise, Idaho) was a United States Representative from Idaho. Sanborn served as a Republican in the House from 1947 to 1951.
Sanborn represented the state's Second Congressional District. He was a candidate for United States Senate in 1950 and 1956 but was defeated both times in the Republican primary by Herman Welker.
A Methodist, as of 2008 Sanborn is the last individual to represent the heavily Mormon Idaho's 2nd congressional district in Congress who was not himself a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
| Preceded by Henry Dworshak |
United States House of Representatives, Idaho Second Congressional District January 3, 1947–January 3, 1951 |
Succeeded by Hamer H. Budge |
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