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1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho |
| country | Idaho |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho |
| previous_year | 1994 |
| next_election | 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho |
| next_year | 1998 |
| seats_for_election | All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | November 5, 1996 |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | 2 |
| seats1 | 2 |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | 289,990 |
| percentage1 | 58.70% |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 193,524 |
| percentage2 | 39.17% |
The 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 5, 1996, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives.
Overview
| 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | Natural Law Party (United States)}}; width: 3px" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 289,990 | 58.70% | 2 | ||||
| Democratic | 193,524 | 39.17% | 0 | ||||
| Natural Law | 10,512 | 2.13% | 0 | — | |||
| Totals | 494,026 | 100.00% | 2 | — |
District 1
Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth ran for re-election to a second term. She defeated physician William Levinger in the Republican primary with 68 percent of the vote and faced attorney Dan Williams, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Chenoweth narrowly defeated Williams to win her second term, receiving 50 percent of the vote to his 48 percent.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Helen Chenoweth, incumbent U.S. Representative
- William A. Levinger, physician
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dan Williams, attorney
- Matt Alan Lambert, window washer
Results
General election
Candidates
- Helen Chenoweth (Republican)
- Dan Williams (Democratic)
- Marion Ellis (Natural Law)
Results
District 2
Incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Crapo ran for re-election to a third term. He defeated podiatrist Peter Rickards in the Republican primary, and faced homebuilder John Seidl, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Crapo defeated Seidl by a wide margin, winning 69 percent of the vote to Seidl's 29 percent.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mike Crapo, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Peter Rickards, podiatrist
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Seidl, homebuilder
Results
General election
Candidates
- Mike Crapo (Republican)
- John Seidl (Democratic)
- John Butler (Natural Law)
Results
References
References
- (1996). "Idaho General Election Results - November 5, 1996".
- (April 7, 1996). "Nampa physician will challenge Chenoweeth". [[Times-News (Idaho).
- (1996). "Official Results - Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996".
- (May 27, 1995). "Democrat files to face Chenoweth". [[Times-News (Idaho).
- (May 24, 1996). "Lack of primary challenges may turn off voters". [[Shoshone News Press]].
- Lockwood, Frank E.. (August 18, 1995). "Congressional races begin to take shape". [[Times-News (Idaho).
- Tolkkinen, Karen. (March 21, 1996). "Dem builder targets Crapo seat". [[Times-News (Idaho).
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