1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho|
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Majority party |
Minority party |
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| Party |
Republican |
Democratic |
| Last election |
2 |
0 |
| Seats won |
2 |
0 |
| Seat change |
 |
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| Popular vote |
204,568 |
169,389 |
| Percentage |
54.00% |
44.71% |
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The 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 3, 1998, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives.
Overview
| 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho[1] |
| Party |
Votes |
Percentage |
Seats |
+/– |
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Republican |
204,568 |
54.00% |
2 |
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Democratic |
169,389 |
44.71% |
0 |
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Natural Law |
4,854 |
1.28% |
0 |
— |
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Write-ins |
18 |
0.00% |
0 |
— |
| Totals |
378,829 |
100.00% |
2 |
— |
District 1
Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth ran for re-election to a third term. She defeated farmer Jim Pratt in the Republican primary by a wide margin, winning 71 percent of the vote. In the general election, she faced Democratic nominee Dan Williams, in a rematch of their 1996race. While Chenoweth only narrowly defeated Williams in 1996, she won by a wider margin the second time, receiving 55 percent of the vote to Williams's 45 percent.
Republican primary
Results
Republican primary results[3]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Helen Chenoweth (inc.) |
43,941 |
71.02% |
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Republican |
Jim Pratt |
17,926 |
28.98% |
| Total votes |
61,867 |
100.00% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dan Williams, attorney, 1996 Democratic nominee for Congress[4]
- Leif Skyving, comedian (write-in)[5]
Results
Democratic primary results[3]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Dan Williams |
16,338 |
99.98% |
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Democratic |
Leif Skyving (write-in) |
4 |
0.02% |
| Total votes |
16,342 |
100.00% |
District 2
Republican Congressman Mike Crapo opted to run for the United States Senate rather than seek re-election.[6] Mike Simpson, the Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives, narrowly won the Republican primary to succeed Crapo, winning 40 percent of the vote to State Representative Mark Stubbs's 35 percent. In the general election, he was challenged by former Congressman Richard H. Stallings, the Democratic nominee.
Republican primary
Results
Republican primary results[3]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Mike Simpson |
26,620 |
40.39% |
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Republican |
Mark Stubbs |
23,336 |
35.41% |
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Republican |
Dane Watkins |
9,100 |
13.81% |
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Republican |
Ann Rydalch |
6,844 |
10.39% |
| Total votes |
65,900 |
100.00% |
Democratic primary
Results
Democratic primary results[3]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Richard H. Stallings |
11,062 |
100.00% |
| Total votes |
11,062 |
100.00% |
References
- "Idaho General Election Results - November 3, 1998". Idaho Secretary of State. 1998. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- "Chenoweth gets primary opponent; GOP retains grip on State House". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. April 4, 1998. p. B-2. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Idaho Primary Election Results - May 26, 1998". Idaho Secretary of State. 1998. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- Miller, Ken (March 26, 1998). "Williams takes on Chenoweth again". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Paquin pumped $75,000 into abandoned Chenoweth challenge". Shoshone News Press. Kellogg, Idaho. April 22, 1998. p. 7. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wright, Liz (October 21, 1997). "Crapo aims for Senate seat". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. p. A1. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Etlinger, Charles (October 22, 1997). "Idaho speaker plans to run for Congress". Idaho Statesman. Boise, Idaho. p. 1A. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wright, Liz (January 7, 1998). "Mark Stubbs to launch campaign for Congress". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. p. B1. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Watkins re-enters race for Crapo's seat". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. April 7, 1998. p. D1. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Archibald, Tawny (February 13, 1998). "Rydalch seeks 2nd District seat". South Idaho Press. Burley, Idaho. p. A3. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Wright, Liz (April 3, 1998). "Stallings launches run for Congress". Times-News. Twin Falls, Idaho. p. B1. Retrieved January 28, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
