1998 United States Senate election in Idaho explained

Election Name:1998 United States Senate election in Idaho
Country:Idaho
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1992 United States Senate election in Idaho
Previous Year:1992
Next Election:2004 United States Senate election in Idaho
Next Year:2004
Election Date:November 3, 1998
Image1:Mike Crapo official photo.jpg
Nominee1:Mike Crapo
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:262,966
Percentage1:69.54%
Nominee2:Bill Mauk
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:107,375
Percentage2:28.39%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Dirk Kempthorne
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Mike Crapo
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1998 United States Senate election in Idaho was held November 3, 1998 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Dirk Kempthorne decided to retire after one term to run for governor. Republican nominee Mike Crapo won the open seat.

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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General election

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