United States Senate election in Idaho, 1990

United States Senate election in Idaho, 1990
Idaho
November 6, 1990
 
Nominee Larry Craig Ron Twilegar
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 193,641 122,295
Percentage 61.29% 38.71%
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 Senator 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%

References

  1. ↑ "ID US Senate- R Primary Race - May 22, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  2. ↑ "ID US Senate- D Primary Race - May 22, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  3. ↑ "ID US Senate Race - Nov 06, 1990". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
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