1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
November 6, 1990
All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 1 1
Seats won 2 0
Seat change Increase 1 Decrease 1
Popular vote 183,062 131,450
Percentage 58.21% 41.79%

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

1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho[2]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Democratic 183,062 58.21% 2 Increase 1
Republican 131,450 41.79% 0 Decrease 1
Totals 314,512 100.00% 2 —

District 1

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

Candidates

  • Skip Smyser, State Senator[5]

Results

Republican primary results[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Skip Smyser 3,961 100.00%
Total votes 3,961 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[6]
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

Candidates

Results

1990 Idaho's 1st congressional district general election results[2]
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

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

Candidates

  • Sean McDevitt, U.S. Army veteran[11]
  • Ann Rydalch, State Senator[12]
  • Dan Hawkley, attorney[13]
  • Janet Reid, 1988 Republican candidate for Congress[14]

Results

Republican primary results[6]
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

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard H. Stallings (inc.) 2,163 100.00%
Total votes 2,163 100.00%

General election

Candidates

  • Richard Stallings (Democratic)
  • Sean McDevitt (Republican)

Results

1990 Idaho's 2nd congressional district general election results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

  1. ^ Popkey, Dan (November 8, 1990). "Stallings, LaRocco formulate strategy". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1C. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c "ABSTRACT OF VOTES Cast at the General Election November 6, 1990". Idaho Secretary of State. 1990. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Democrats gain congressional control". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. November 7, 1990. p. 9. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Stapilus, Randy (January 20, 1990). "Smyser runs for Congress". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b c d "ABSTRACT OF VOTES Cast at the Primary Election May 22, 1990". Idaho Secretary of State. 1990. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  7. ^ "LaRocco to run for Congress". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. January 29, 1990. p. 2. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Cabe, Amy (February 3, 1990). "Rush campaigns for Craig's seat". Coeur d'Alene Press. p. A5. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ a b 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.
  11. ^ Stapilus, Randy (January 16, 1990). "Sean McDevitt seeks House seat". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "Announcement even surprises the candidate". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. March 8, 1990. p. 14. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ "Janet Reid says she'll run for Congress". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. May 24, 1989. p. 5C. Retrieved January 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

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