2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho explained

Election Name:2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Country:Idaho
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Next Year:2008
Seats For Election:All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election Date:November 7, 2006
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:2
Seats1:2
Popular Vote1:248,105
Percentage1:55.72%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:0
Seats2:0
Popular Vote2:177,376
Percentage2:39.83%

The 2006 congressional elections in Idaho were held on November 7, 2006, and determined who would represent the state of Idaho in the United States House of Representatives. Idaho has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the winners served in the 110th Congress from January 3, 2007 until January 3, 2009.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho, 2006[1]
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Republican248,10555.72%2
Democratic177,37639.83%0
Independent11,9702.69%0
Constitution4,9731.12%0
Natural Law2,8820.65%0
Totals445,306100.00%2

District 1

Election Name:2006 Idaho's 1st congressional district election
Country:Idaho
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho#District 1
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho#District 1
Next Year:2008
Nominee1:Bill Sali
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:115,843
Percentage1:49.9%
Nominee2:Larry Grant
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:103,935
Percentage2:44.8%
Map Size:117
U.S. Representatives
Before Election:Butch Otter
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Bill Sali
After Party:Republican Party (US)

This district encompasses the Idaho Panhandle region and most of the Boise metropolitan area.

In the May 23 primary, conservative state Representative Bill Sali edged out a crowded field to win the Republican nomination with 26%, while Larry Grant won the Democratic nomination. Sali is a controversial figure in Idaho politics who clashed repeatedly with Republican leadership in the Idaho Legislature. Some of Sali's Republican detractors publicly said that they would back Grant in the general election. All this gave Grant a boost in the general election, but Sali remained favored given the GOP tilt of the area and the popular Otter at the top of the ticket. Grant made gains late in the campaign, but Sali held on to win.[2]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2006 Idaho's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Idaho
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho#District 2
Previous Year:2004
Next Election:2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho#District 2
Next Year:2008
Nominee1:Mike Simpson
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:132,262
Percentage1:62.0%
Nominee2:Jim Hansen
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:73,441
Percentage2:34.4%
U.S. Representatives
Before Election:Mike Simpson
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Mike Simpson
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:300

This district encompasses Eastern Idaho, the Magic Valley, and most of the city of Boise. Republican incumbent Michael Simpson, who has never faced much electoral difficulty, defeated Democratic nominee Jim Hansen in the general election, along with several independent candidates.

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - News - [ID-1] Solidly Republican, Suddenly in Doubt - Oct 24, 2006.