1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
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November 6, 1990
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The 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 6, 1990, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives. Republican Congressman Larry Craig did not seek re-election in the 1st district, and was succeeded by Democrat Larry LaRocco, while Democratic Congressman Richard H. Stallings won re-election, giving Democrats control of both seats for the first time since the 1962 election.[1]
Overview
[edit]| 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho[2] | |||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Democratic | 183,062 | 58.21% | 2 |  1 | |
| Republican | 131,450 | 41.79% | 0 |  1 | |
| Totals | 314,512 | 100.00% | 2 | — | |
District 1
[edit]Incumbent Republican Congressman Larry Craig ran for the U.S. Senate rather than seek re-election to a sixth term.[3] State Senator Skip Smyser won the Republican nomination to succeed Craig unopposed, and faced stockbroker Larry LaRocco, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. LaRocco defeated Smyser, 53–47 percent, becoming the first Democrat to win the seat since 1964.[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Skip Smyser, State Senator[5]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Skip Smyser | 3,961 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 3,961 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Larry LaRocco, stockbroker[7]
- Jeanne Givens, former State Representative, 1988 Democratic nominee for Congress[8]
- Dick Rush, Director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture[9]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry LaRocco | 14,001 | 43.48% | |
| Democratic | Jeanne Givens | 10,725 | 33.31% | |
| Democratic | Dick Rush | 7,472 | 23.21% | |
| Total votes | 32,198 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Larry LaRocco (Democratic)
- Skip Smyser (Republican)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry LaRocco | 85,054 | 53.01% | |
| Republican | Skip Smyser | 75,406 | 46.99% | |
| Total votes | 160,460 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 2
[edit]Incumbent Democratic Congressman Richard H. Stallings considered running for the U.S. Senate, but opted instead to seek a fourth term.[10] He faced a crowded field of opponents, with U.S. Army veteran Sean McDevitt narrowly winning the Republican primary over State Senator Ann Rydalch. In the general election, Stallings defeated McDevitt in a landslide, winning 64 percent of the vote.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sean McDevitt | 21,608 | 40.86% | |
| Republican | Ann Rydalch | 19,217 | 36.34% | |
| Republican | Dan Hawkley | 6,410 | 12.12% | |
| Republican | Janet Reid | 5,645 | 10.68% | |
| Total votes | 52,880 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Richard H. Stallings, incumbent U.S. Representative[10]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard H. Stallings (inc.) | 2,163 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 2,163 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Richard Stallings (Democratic)
- Sean McDevitt (Republican)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Richard H. Stallings (inc.) | 98,008 | 63.62% | |
| Republican | Sean McDevitt | 56,044 | 36.38% | |
| Total votes | 154,052 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ↑ Popkey, Dan (November 8, 1990). "Stallings, LaRocco formulate strategy". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1C. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "ABSTRACT OF VOTES Cast at the General Election November 6, 1990". Idaho Secretary of State. 1990. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ Stapilus, Randy (January 9, 1990). "Rep. Larry Craig expected to seek U.S. Senate seat". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1C. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Democrats gain congressional control". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. November 7, 1990. p. 9. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Stapilus, Randy (January 20, 1990). "Smyser runs for Congress". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 "ABSTRACT OF VOTES Cast at the Primary Election May 22, 1990". Idaho Secretary of State. 1990. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "LaRocco to run for Congress". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. January 29, 1990. p. 2. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Popkey, Dan (February 1, 1990). "Givens opens campaign for Rep. Craig's seat". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Cabe, Amy (February 3, 1990). "Rush campaigns for Craig's seat". Coeur d'Alene Press. p. A5. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Cole, Michelle; Kauth, Jennifer (February 3, 1990). "Stallings to stay put despite support". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. p. A-6. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Stapilus, Randy (January 16, 1990). "Sean McDevitt seeks House seat". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Russell, Betsy Z. (February 2, 1990). "Rydalch plans to enter 2nd District race". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Announcement even surprises the candidate". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. March 8, 1990. p. 14. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Janet Reid says she'll run for Congress". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. May 24, 1989. p. 5C. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.