2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho explained

See also: 2014 Idaho elections.

Election Name:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Country:Idaho
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Previous Year:2012
Next Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Next Year:2016
Seats For Election:All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:2
Seats1:2
Popular Vote1:275,072
Percentage1:63.21%
Swing1: 0.83%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:160,078
Percentage2:36.79%
Swing2: 4.00%

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, and elected two U.S. representatives, one from each of the state's two congressional districts.

Overview

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho by district:[1]

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143,580 65.01% 77,277 34.99% 7 0.00% 220,864 100.0% Republican hold
131,492 61.36% 82,801 38.64% 0 0.00% 214,293 100.0% Republican hold
Total 275,072 63.21% 160,078 36.79% 7 0.00% 435,157 100.0%

District 1

See also: Idaho's 1st congressional district. Republican Raúl Labrador who had represented Idaho's 1st congressional district since 2011, was rumoured to be considering a run for governor in 2014, but announced that he would run for re-election instead.[2] Labrador won election to a second term in 2012, defeating former NFL player Jimmy Farris with 63% of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Primary results

General election

Debates

Results

District 2

See also: Idaho's 2nd congressional district. Republican Mike Simpson who had represented Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999, ran for re-election. Simpson won re-election in 2012, defeating Democratic State Senator Nicole LeFavour with 65% of the vote.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

General election

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haas. Karen L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. October 28, 2019. March 9, 2015.
  2. News: U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador will run for reelection to Congress in 2014. November 14, 2014. Idaho Statesman. August 14, 2013.
  3. News: Candidates enter Idaho’s May 20 primary. Idaho Statesman. Russell. Betsy Z.. March 15, 2014. March 15, 2014.
  4. News: Idaho Democrat Shirley Ringo to run for U.S. House . 28 August 2013. Associated Press. Idaho State Journal. August 20, 2013.
  5. Popkey, Dan. "Awaiting dominoes, Jimmy Farris eyes Idaho Legislature" Idaho Statesman, July 22, 2013. (accessed 20 September 2013)
  6. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/05/simpson-wins-republican-nomination-in-idahos-2nd-congressional-district/ Simpson Wins Republican Nomination in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District
  7. News: Democrat Richard Stallings Mounts Congressional Bid. Times-News. Kruesi. Kimberlee. March 15, 2014. March 15, 2014.