1992 United States Senate election in Idaho
The 1992 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 3, 1992, alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Steve Symms decided to retire instead of seeking a third term. Republican nominee Dirk Kempthorne won the open seat.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard H. Stallings, U.S. Representative
- Matt Schaffer
- David W. Sheperd
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Richard H. Stallings | 40,102 | 71.66% | |
| Democratic | Matt Schaffer | 8,976 | 16.04% | |
| Democratic | David W. Sheperd | 6,882 | 12.30% | |
| Total votes | 55,960 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Dirk Kempthorne, Mayor of Boise
- Rod Beck, former State Senator
- Milt Erhart
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dirk Kempthorne | 67,001 | 57.43% | |
| Republican | Rod Beck | 26,977 | 23.12% | |
| Republican | Milt Erhart | 22,682 | 19.44% | |
| Total votes | 116,660 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- Dirk Kempthorne (R), Mayor of Boise
- Richard H. Stallings (D), U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Dirk Kempthorne | 270,468 | 56.52% | +4.97% | |
| Democratic | Richard H. Stallings | 208,036 | 43.48% | -4.97% | |
| Majority | 62,432 | 13.05% | +9.93% | ||
| Turnout | 478,504 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
See also
References
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