1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
November 5, 1996
All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 2 0
Seats won 2 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 289,990 193,524
Percentage 58.70% 39.17%

The 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 5, 1996, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives.

Overview

1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho[1]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Republican 289,990 58.70% 2 Steady
Democratic 193,524 39.17% 0 Steady
Natural Law 10,512 2.13% 0 —
Totals 494,026 100.00% 2 —

District 1

Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth ran for re-election to a second term. She defeated physician William Levinger in the Republican primary with 68 percent of the vote and faced attorney Dan Williams, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Chenoweth narrowly defeated Williams to win her second term, receiving 50 percent of the vote to his 48 percent.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Helen Chenoweth (inc.) 38,616 68.14%
Republican William A. Levinger 18,054 31.86%
Total votes 56,670 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Dan Williams, attorney[4]
  • Matt Alan Lambert, window washer[5]

Results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dan Williams 15,396 81.07%
Democratic Matt Alan Lambert 3,594 18.93%
Total votes 18,990 100.00%

General election

Candidates

  • Helen Chenoweth (Republican)
  • Dan Williams (Democratic)
  • Marion Ellis (Natural Law)

Results

1996 Idaho's 1st congressional district general election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Helen Chenoweth (inc.) 132,344 49.98%
Democratic Dan Williams 125,899 47.55%
Natural Law Marion Ellis 6,535 2.47%
Total votes 264,778 100.00%
Republican hold

District 2

Incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Crapo ran for re-election to a third term. He defeated podiatrist Peter Rickards in the Republican primary, and faced homebuilder John Seidl, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Crapo defeated Seidl by a wide margin, winning 69 percent of the vote to Seidl's 29 percent.

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Mike Crapo, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Peter Rickards, podiatrist[6]

Results

Republican primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Crapo (inc.) 51,778 86.07%
Republican Peter Rickards 8,382 13.93%
Total votes 60,160 100.00%

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • John Seidl, homebuilder[7]

Results

Democratic primary results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John D. Seidl 13,876 100.00%
Total votes 13,876 100.00%

General election

Candidates

  • Mike Crapo (Republican)
  • John Seidl (Democratic)
  • John Butler (Natural Law)

Results

1996 Idaho's 2nd congressional district general election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Crapo (inc.) 157,646 68.77%
Democratic John Seidl 67,625 29.50%
Natural Law John Butler 3,977 1.73%
Total votes 229,248 100.00%
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ a b c "Idaho General Election Results - November 5, 1996". Idaho Secretary of State. 1996. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  2. ^ "Nampa physician will challenge Chenoweeth". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. April 7, 1996. p. B-4. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c d "Official Results - Idaho Primary Election May 28, 1996". Idaho Secretary of State. 1996. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  4. ^ "Democrat files to face Chenoweth". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. May 27, 1995. p. A-8. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Lack of primary challenges may turn off voters". Shoshone News Press. Kellogg, Idaho. May 24, 1996. p. 6. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Lockwood, Frank E. (August 18, 1995). "Congressional races begin to take shape". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. p. C1. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Tolkkinen, Karen (March 21, 1996). "Dem builder targets Crapo seat". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. p. C1. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

See also

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