The 1974 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on Tuesday, November 5. Democratic incumbent Frank Church was re-elected to a fourth term in office, defeating Republican Bob Smith.[1]
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 County results Church: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Smith: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Church announced his presidential campaign in March 1976,[2][3] off the strength of his victory as well as his high-profile chairmanship of the select Church Commission investigating American intelligence activity.
As of 2024[update], this was the last time the Democrats won a U.S. Senate election in Idaho.[4]
Primary elections edit
The primary was held on Tuesday, August 6.[5]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Frank Church, Boise, incumbent since 1957
- Leon Olson, Boise
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Church (incumbent) | 53,659 | 85.77% | |
| Democratic | Leon Olson | 8,904 | 14.23% | |
| Total votes | 62,563 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Smith | 45,553 | 71.98% | |
| Republican | Donald L. Winder | 13,406 | 21.18% | |
| Republican | Charles Bolstridge | 4,331 | 6.84% | |
| Total votes | 63,290 | 100.00% | ||
General election edit
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Frank Church (incumbent) | 145,140 | 56.07% |  4.19
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| Republican | Bob Smith | 109,072 | 42.14% |  2.40
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| American Independent | Jean L. Stoddard | 4,635 | 1.79% | N/A | |
| Majority | 36,068 | 13.93% | -6.59% | ||
| Total votes | 258,847 | 100.00% | +10.09% | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Vote favors Church, Hansen, Symms". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ Shelledy, Jay (March 19, 1976). "Church joins race for White House". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1A.
- ^ "Sen. Church claims others dodge issues". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. March 18, 1976. p. 1.
- ^ Gonzales, Nathan L. "Bleak streak for Idaho Democrats likely to continue". rollcall.com. CQ Roll Call. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
- ^ "Cox(?), Smith, Kidwell, Evans, Ravenscroft in". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. August 7, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ID US Senate - D Primary Race - Aug 06, 1974".
- ^ "Smith announces race for Church Senate seat". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 9, 1973. p. 5.
- ^ "Bob Smith for Idaho". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). (advertisement). August 6, 1974. p. 7.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ID US Senate - R Primary Race - Aug 06, 1974".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ID US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1974".