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2014 United States Senate election in Idaho
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 2014 United States Senate election in Idaho |
| country | Idaho |
| type | presidential |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 2008 United States Senate election in Idaho |
| previous_year | 2008 |
| next_election | 2020 United States Senate election in Idaho |
| next_year | 2020 |
| election_date | November 4, 2014 |
| image_size | 150x150px |
| image1 | File:Jim Risch official portrait (cropped 2).jpg |
| nominee1 | Jim Risch |
| party1 | Republican Party (United States) |
| popular_vote1 | 285,596 |
| percentage1 | 65.33% |
| image2 | 3x4.svg |
| nominee2 | Nels Mitchell |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| popular_vote2 | 151,574 |
| percentage2 | 34.67% |
| map_image | |
| map_caption | Risch: |
| Mitchell: | |
| title | U.S. Senator |
| before_election | Jim Risch |
| before_party | Republican Party (United States) |
| after_election | Jim Risch |
| after_party | Republican Party (United States) |
Mitchell:
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The 2014 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 4, 2014, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Idaho, concurrently with the election of the Governor of Idaho, other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Republican Senator Jim Risch ran for re-election to a second term in office. In primary elections held on May 20, 2014, Risch was renominated and the Democrats nominated attorney Nels Mitchell. Risch defeated Mitchell by a landslide in the general election.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jeremy Anderson
- Jim Risch, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- William Bryk, attorney from New York and perennial candidate
- Nels Mitchell, attorney
Results
General election
Fundraising
| Candidate | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on Hand | Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Risch (R) | $1,339,302 | $630,796 | $940,697 | $0 | |
| Nels Mitchell (D) | $149,218 | $59,311 | $89,907 | $5,000 |
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 3, 2014 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 3, 2014 | |
| Rothenberg Political Report | November 3, 2014 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 3, 2014 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| administered | Sample | |||||||
| size | Margin of | |||||||
| error | Jim | |||||||
| Risch (R) | Nels | |||||||
| Mitchell (D) | Other | Undecided | ||||||
| Rasmussen Reports | May 28–29, 2014 | 750 | ± 4% | 54% | 29% | 6% | 11% | |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | July 5–24, 2014 | 696 | ± 4.2% | 62% | 31% | 1% | 6% | |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | August 18 – September 2, 2014 | 844 | ± 4% | 59% | 25% | 0% | 16% | |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | September 20 – October 1, 2014 | 594 | ± 5% | 64% | 27% | 0% | 8% | |
| Public Policy Polling | October 9–12, 2014 | 522 | ± 4.3% | 50% | 32% | — | 18% | |
| CBS News/NYT/YouGov | October 16–23, 2014 | 575 | ± 6% | 61% | 30% | — | 9% |
Results
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
- Latah (largest municipality: Moscow)
- Shoshone (largest municipality: Kellogg)
- Teton (largest municipality: Victor)
By congressional district
Risch won both congressional districts.
| District | Risch | Mitchell | Representative | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69% | 31% | Raúl Labrador | |||||
| 62% | 38% | Mike Simpson |
References
References
- Russell, Betsy Z.. (March 14, 2014). "Candidates flock to Idaho ballot". [[The Spokesman-Review]].
- Russell, Betsy Z.. (April 4, 2013). "Risch says he'll run for re-election to U.S. Senate in 2014". [[The Spokesman-Review]].
- "*** UNOFFICIAL *** 2014 - Primary Election Statewide Totals". Idaho Secretary of State.
- Popkey, Dan. (January 13, 2014). "Boise attorney, a political newcomer and Democrat, to take on Sen. Jim Risch". [[Idaho Statesman]].
- "2014 Senate Race Ratings for November 3, 2014".
- "The Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks".
- "2014 Senate Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
- "2014 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2014". Real Clear Politics.
- [https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2014/idaho/election_2014_idaho_senate Rasmussen Reports]
- [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2014-midterms-republicans-narrowly-favored-to-capture-senate-in-november/ CBS News/NYT/YouGov]
- [https://today.yougov.com/news/2014/09/07/battleground-tracker-2014-idaho/ CBS News/NYT/YouGov]
- [https://today.yougov.com/news/2014/09/07/senate-races-battleground-tracker/ CBS News/NYT/YouGov]
- [https://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_ID_1014925.pdf Public Policy Polling]
- "Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State.
- https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=548735
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