1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

The 1990 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 6, 1990. Republican Rep. Larry Craig defeated Democratic former state legislator Ron Twilegar for the seat of U.S. Senator Jim McClure, who did not seek reelection.

1990 United States Senate election in Idaho

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Nominee Larry Craig Ron Twilegar Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 193,641 122,295 Percentage 61.29% 38.71%

County results Craig:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Twilegar:      50–60%

U.S. senator before election Jim McClure Republican Elected U.S. Senator Larry Craig Republican

Major Candidates

Republican

• Larry Craig, U.S. Representative
• Jim Jones, Idaho Attorney General

Democratic

• Ron Twilegar, former State Senator
• David C. Steed

Primary Results

Both primary elections were held on May 22, 1990.

Republican

General election results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Larry Craig	65,830	59.01%
	Republican	Jim Jones	45,733	40.99%

Democratic

General election results^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ron Twilegar	30,154	64.51%
	Democratic	David C. Steed	16,587	35.49%

General Election Results

General election results^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Larry Craig	193,641	61.29%
	Democratic	Ron Twilegar	122,295	38.71%
	Republican hold

See also

• 1990 United States Senate elections