1992 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
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The 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 3, 1992, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives. In the 1st district, Democratic Congressman Larry LaRocco was re-elected to a second term. In the 2nd district, Democratic Congressman Richard H. Stallings unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate rather than seek re-election, and he was succeeded by Idaho Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Crapo, the Republican nominee.
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November 3, 1992
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Overview
| 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho[1][2] | |||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
| Republican | 230,766 | 48.82% | 1 |  1 | |
| Democratic | 222,435 | 47.05% | 1 |  1 | |
| Independent | 19,516 | 4.13% | 0 | — | |
| Totals | 472,717 | 100.00% | 2 | — | |
District 1
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Larry LaRocco ran for re-election to a second term. He won the Democratic nomination unopposed and faced former State Senator Rachel Gilbert, the Republican nominee, in the general election. LaRocco defeated Gilbert in a landslide, winning re-election with 58 percent of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rachel Gilbert | 35,743 | 73.55% | |
| Republican | David Doremus | 12,851 | 26.45% | |
| Total votes | 48,594 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Larry LaRocco, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry LaRocco (inc.) | 31,252 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 31,252 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Larry LaRocco (Democratic)
- Rachel Gilbert (Republican)
- John Abel (Independent)
- Sonny Kinsey (Independent)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry LaRocco (inc.) | 140,985 | 58.08% | |
| Republican | Rachel Gilbert | 90,983 | 37.48% | |
| Independent | John Abel | 6,225 | 2.56% | |
| Independent | Sonny Kinsey | 4,567 | 1.88% | |
| Total votes | 242,760 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 2
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Richard H. Stallings opted to run for the U.S. Senate rather than seek re-election.[7] Mike Crapo, the President Pro Tempore of the Idaho Senate, won the Republican primary over Ada County Commissioner Gary Glenn. State Auditor J. D. Williams defeated former Ketchum Mayor Jerry Seiffert to win the Democratic primary. In the general election, Crapo defeated Williams in a landslide, winning 61 percent of the vote to Williams's 35 percent.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mike Crapo, President Pro Tempore of the Idaho Senate[8]
- Gary Glenn, Ada County Commissioner[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Crapo | 45,462 | 67.95% | |
| Republican | Gary Glenn | 21,443 | 32.05% | |
| Total votes | 66,905 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- J. D. Williams, State Auditor[11]
- Jerry Seiffert, former Mayor of Ketchum[12]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J.D. Williams | 15,195 | 71.43% | |
| Democratic | Jerry Seiffert | 6,079 | 28.57% | |
| Total votes | 21,274 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Mike Crapo (Republican)
- J. D. Williams (Democratic)
- Steven Kauer (Independent)
- David Mansfield (Independent)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Crapo | 139,783 | 60.79% | |
| Democratic | J. D. Williams | 81,450 | 35.42% | |
| Independent | Steven Kauer | 4,917 | 2.14% | |
| Independent | David Mansfield | 3,807 | 1.66% | |
| Total votes | 229,957 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||