1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

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1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

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Nominee Larry Craig Ron Twilegar
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 193,641 122,295
Percentage 61.29% 38.71%

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.

Jim McClure
, who did not seek reelection.

Major Candidates

Republican

Democratic

Primary Results

Both primary elections were held on May 22, 1990.

Republican

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican
Larry Craig 65,830 59.01%
Republican
Jim Jones 45,733 40.99%

Democratic

General election results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic
Ron Twilegar 30,154 64.51%
Democratic
David C. Steed 16,587 35.49%

General Election Results

General election results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican
Larry Craig 193,641 61.29%
Democratic
Ron Twilegar 122,295 38.71%
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.