1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

The 1990 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 6, 1990. Republican Rep. Larry Craig defeated Democratic former state legislator Ron Twilegar for the seat of U.S. Senator Jim McClure, who did not seek reelection.

1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

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November 6, 1990
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Nominee Larry Craig Ron Twilegar
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 193,641 122,295
Percentage 61.29% 38.71%

County results
Craig:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Twilegar:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election

Jim McClure
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Larry Craig
Republican

Major Candidates

Republican

  • Larry Craig, U.S. Representative
  • Jim Jones, Idaho Attorney General

Democratic

  • Ron Twilegar, former State Senator
  • David C. Steed

Primary results

Both primary elections were held on May 22, 1990.

Republican

Primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Larry Craig 65,830 59.01%
Republican Jim Jones 45,733 40.99%

Democratic

Primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ron Twilegar 30,154 64.51%
Democratic David C. Steed 16,587 35.49%

General Election Results

General election results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Larry Craig 193,641 61.29%
Democratic Ron Twilegar 122,295 38.71%
Republican hold

See also

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