1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

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1990 United States Senate election in Idaho
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  1984 November 6, 1990 1996  
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Nominee Larry Craig Ron Twilegar
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote193,641122,295
Percentage61.29%38.71%

1990 United States Senate election in Idaho results map by county.svg
County results
Craig:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Twilegar:     50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Jim McClure
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Larry Craig
Republican

The 1990 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 6, 1990. Republican Rep. Larry Craig defeated Democratic former state legislator Ron Twilegar for the seat of U.S. Senator Jim McClure, who did not seek reelection.

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Major Candidates

Republican

Democratic

Primary results

Both primary elections were held on May 22, 1990.

Republican

General election results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Larry Craig 65,830 59.01%
Republican Jim Jones45,73340.99%

Democratic

General election results [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ron Twilegar 30,154 64.51%
Democratic David C. Steed16,58735.49%

General Election Results

General election results [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Larry Craig 193,641 61.29%
Democratic Ron Twilegar122,29538.71%
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. "ID US Senate- R Primary Race - May 22, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  2. "ID US Senate- D Primary Race - May 22, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  3. "ID US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 4, 2014.