1990 United States Senate election in Idaho
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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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County results Craig: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Twilegar: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Major Candidates edit
Republican edit
- Larry Craig, U.S. Representative
- Jim Jones, Idaho Attorney General
Democratic edit
- Ron Twilegar, former State Senator
- David C. Steed
Primary Results edit
Both primary elections were held on May 22, 1990.
Republican edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Larry Craig | 65,830 | 59.01% | |
Republican | Jim Jones | 45,733 | 40.99% |
Democratic edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ron Twilegar | 30,154 | 64.51% | |
Democratic | David C. Steed | 16,587 | 35.49% |
General Election Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Larry Craig | 193,641 | 61.29% | ||
Democratic | Ron Twilegar | 122,295 | 38.71% | ||
Republican hold |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "ID US Senate- R Primary Race - May 22, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "ID US Senate- D Primary Race - May 22, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
- ^ "ID US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 4, 2014.