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2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

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See also: 2014 Idaho elections

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, and elected two U.S. representatives, one from each of the state's two congressional districts.

2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
← 2012 November 4, 2014 (2014-11-04) 2016 →
All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 2 0
Seats won 2 0
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 275,072 160,078
Percentage 63.21% 36.79%
Swing Decrease 0.83% Increase 4.00%

Overview

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Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho by district:[1]

District Republican Democratic Others Total Result
Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %
District 1 143,580 65.01% 77,277 34.99% 7 0.00% 220,864 100.0% Republican hold
District 2 131,492 61.36% 82,801 38.64% 0 0.00% 214,293 100.0% Republican hold
Total 275,072 63.21% 160,078 36.79% 7 0.00% 435,157 100.0%

District 1

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See also: Idaho's 1st congressional district

Republican Raúl Labrador who had represented Idaho's 1st congressional district since 2011, was rumoured to be considering a run for governor in 2014, but announced that he would run for re-election instead.[2] Labrador won election to a second term in 2012, defeating former NFL player Jimmy Farris with 63% of the vote.

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Eliminated in primary
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  • Sean Blackwell[3]
  • Lisa Marie
  • Michael Greenway
  • Reed McCandless, truck driver and candidate for this seat in 2012

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raúl Labrador (incumbent) 56,206 78.6
Republican Lisa Marie 5,164 7.2
Republican Michael Greenway 3,494 4.9
Republican Reed McCandless 3,373 4.7
Republican Sean Blackwell 3,304 4.6
Total votes 71,541 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Eliminated in primary
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Declined
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Shirley Ringo 9,047 82.0
Democratic Ryan Barone 1,981 18.0
Total votes 11,028 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Shirley Ringo (D)

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Labor unions

Individuals

Debates

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Results

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Idaho's 1st congressional district, 2014[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raúl Labrador (incumbent) 143,580 65.0
Democratic Shirley Ringo 77,277 35.0
Republican Reed McCandless (write-in) 7 0.0
Total votes 220,864 100.0
Republican hold

District 2

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See also: Idaho's 2nd congressional district

Republican Mike Simpson who had represented Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999, ran for re-election. Simpson won re-election in 2012, defeating Democratic State Senator Nicole LeFavour with 65% of the vote.

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Eliminated in primary
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  • Bryan Smith, attorney[10]

Endorsements

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Mike Simpson

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Statewide officials

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Bryan Smith

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Organizations

Did not endorse

U.S. Representatives

Primary results

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Republican primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Simpson (incumbent) 48,632 61.6
Republican Bryan Smith 30,263 38.4
Total votes 78,896 100.0

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee
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Primary results

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Democratic primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Richard H. Stallings 14,547 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Mike Simpson (R)

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Statewide officials

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Richard Stallings (D)

Labor unions

Results

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Idaho's 2nd congressional district, 2014[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Simpson (incumbent) 131,492 61.4
Democratic Richard Stallings 82,801 38.6
Total votes 214,293 100.0
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Haas, Karen L. (March 9, 2015). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador will run for reelection to Congress in 2014". Idaho Statesman. August 14, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Russell, Betsy Z. (March 15, 2014). "Candidates enter Idaho's May 20 primary". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d "May 20, 2014 Primary Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  5. ^ "Idaho Democrat Shirley Ringo to run for U.S. House". Associated Press. Idaho State Journal. August 20, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  6. ^ Popkey, Dan. "Awaiting dominoes, Jimmy Farris eyes Idaho Legislature" Idaho Statesman, July 22, 2013. (accessed 20 September 2013)
  7. ^ "Endorsements". shirleyringo.com. Shirley Ringo for Congress. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Election 2014: Boilermakers recommend candidates". boilermakers.org. International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results". Idaho Secretary of State. Archived from the original on December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  10. ^ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/05/simpson-wins-republican-nomination-in-idahos-2nd-congressional-district/ Simpson Wins Republican Nomination in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District
  11. ^ a b Cahn, Emily (March 4, 2014). "Paul Ryan Endorses Mike Simpson in Idaho". Roll Call. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Isenstadt, Alex (November 18, 2013). "Mitt Romney backs Mike Simpson in Idaho race". Politico. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  13. ^ a b "Idaho Grades & Endorsements". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014.
  14. ^ Popkey, Dan (October 15, 2013). "Citizens United PAC endorses Smith over Simpson in Idaho 2nd CD". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  15. ^ Popkey, Dan (July 10, 2013). "Club for Growth endorses opponent of 'crazy liberal' Simpson; Simpson says he's ready". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  16. ^ Popkey, Dan (September 24, 2013). "Idaho's Smith wins support of PAC that backed Sens. Paul and Lee". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  17. ^ Popkey, Dan (September 11, 2013). "Idaho's Smith wins endorsement of group that backed GOP Senate losers Akin, Mourdock". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  18. ^ Popkey, Dan (November 13, 2013). "Smith wins gun rights group's endorsement, but it's not the NRA". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  19. ^ Livingston, Abby (March 11, 2014). "Senate Conservatives Fund Endorses House Candidates". Roll Call. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  20. ^ Berg, Sven (February 19, 2014). "CD2 challenger Smith gets a new endorsement". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  21. ^ Kruesi, Kimberlee (March 15, 2014). "Democrat Richard Stallings Mounts Congressional Bid". Times-News. Retrieved March 15, 2014.
  22. ^ "2014 Election Cycle Supported Candidates". bipac.net. Archived from the original on January 19, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
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