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2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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** |
| seat_change1 | |
| popular_vote1 | **248,105** |
| percentage1 | **55.72%** |
| party2 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | 0 |
| seats2 | 0 |
| seat_change2 | |
| popular_vote2 | 177,376 |
| percentage2 | 39.83% |
| map_image | |
| map_caption |
Republican Democratic
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 | Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | Constitution Party (United States)}}; width: 3px" | Natural Law Party (United States)}}; width: 3px" | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 248,105 | 55.72% | 2 | — | |||||
| Democratic | 177,376 | 39.83% | 0 | — | |||||
| Independent | 11,970 | 2.69% | 0 | — | |||||
| Constitution | 4,973 | 1.12% | 0 | — | |||||
| Natural Law | 2,882 | 0.65% | 0 | — | |||||
| **Totals** | **445,306** | **100.00%** | **2** | **—** |
District 1
|[[File:2006 ID-01 Election results.svg|x230px]]
|County results
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|Precinct results
Grant:
Tie:
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.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Bill Sali, Idaho State Representative
- Robert Vasquez, Canyon County Commissioner
- Sheila Sorensen, Idaho State Senator
- Keith Johnson, Idaho State Controller
- Norm Semanko, attorney
- Skip Brandt, Idaho State Senator
Results
Democratic primary
- Larry Grant, attorney
- Cecil Kelly III, small business owner
Results
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
Results
District 2
|[[File:2006 ID-02 Election results.svg|x230px]]
|County results
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|Precinct results
Hansen:
Hedrick:
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.
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | November 6, 2006 | |
| Rothenberg | November 6, 2006 | |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | November 6, 2006 | |
| Real Clear Politics | November 7, 2006 | |
| CQ Politics | November 7, 2006 |
Results
References
References
- "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
- "Our Campaigns - News - [ID-1] Solidly Republican, Suddenly in Doubt - Oct 24, 2006".
- "2006 Primary Results statewide".
- "2006 Primary Results statewide".
- (6 November 2006). "2006 Competitive House Race Chart". Cook Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
- (6 November 2006). "2006 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
- (7 November 2006). "Battle for the House of Representatives". Real Clear Politics.
- "Balance of Power Scorecard: House". Congressional Quarterly Inc.
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