1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

none February 2026 January 2026 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho Idaho legislative no 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho 1988 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho 1992 All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives November 6, 1990 Democratic Party (United States) 1 2 1 183,062 58.21% Republican Party (United States) 1 0 1 131,450 41.79% The 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 6, 1990, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives. Republican Congressman Larry Craig did not seek re-election in the 1st district, and was succeeded by Democrat Larry LaRocco, while Democratic Congressman Richard H. Stallings won re-election, giving Democrats control of both seats for the first time since the 1962 election.Popkey Dan Stallings, LaRocco formulate strategy Idaho Statesman November 8, 1990 Boise, Idaho 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190088071/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Overview 1990 United States House of Representatives elections in IdahoABSTRACT OF VOTES Cast at the General Election November 6, 1990 1990 https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/get_source_documentation/3/1 Idaho Secretary of State January 29, 2026PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 183,062 58.21% 2 1 Republican 131,450 41.79% 0 1 Totals 314,512 100.00% 2 — District 1 Incumbent Republican Congressman Larry Craig ran for the U.S. Senate rather than seek re-election to a sixth term.Stapilus Randy Rep. Larry Craig expected to seek U.S. Senate seat Idaho Statesman January 9, 1990 Boise, Idaho 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190087897/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 State Senator Skip Smyser won the Republican nomination to succeed Craig unopposed, and faced stockbroker Larry LaRocco, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. LaRocco defeated Smyser, 53–47 percent, becoming the first Democrat to win the seat since 1964.Democrats gain congressional control South Idaho Press November 7, 1990 Burley, Idaho 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-idaho-press/190088128/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Republican primary Candidates Skip Smyser, State SenatorStapilus Randy Smyser runs for Congress Idaho Statesman January 20, 1990 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190087923/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Results Republican primary resultsABSTRACT OF VOTES Cast at the Primary Election May 22, 1990 1990 https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/get_source_documentation/18/1 Idaho Secretary of State January 29, 2026 Skip Smyser Republican Party (United States) 3,961 100.00% 3,961 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Larry LaRocco, stockbrokerLaRocco to run for Congress South Idaho Press January 29, 1990 Burley, Idaho 2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-idaho-press/190087436/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Jeanne Givens, former State Representative, 1988 Democratic nominee for CongressPopkey Dan Givens opens campaign for Rep. Craig's seat Idaho Statesman February 1, 1990 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190087956/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Dick Rush, Director of the Idaho Department of AgricultureCabe Amy Rush campaigns for Craig's seat Coeur d'Alene Press February 3, 1990 A5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-coeur-dalene-press/190087991/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Larry LaRocco Democratic Party (United States) 14,001 43.48% Jeanne Givens Democratic Party (United States) 10,725 33.31% Dick Rush Democratic Party (United States) 7,472 23.21% 32,198 100.00% General election Candidates Larry LaRocco (Democratic) Skip Smyser (Republican) Results 1990 Idaho's 1st congressional district general election results Larry LaRocco Democratic Party (United States) 85,054 53.01% Skip Smyser Republican Party (United States) 75,406 46.99% 160,460 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 2 Incumbent Democratic Congressman Richard H. Stallings considered running for the U.S. Senate, but opted instead to seek a fourth term.Cole Michelle Kauth Jennifer Stallings to stay put despite support Times-News February 3, 1990 Twin Falls, Idaho A-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news/190087770/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 He faced a crowded field of opponents, with U.S. Army veteran Sean McDevitt narrowly winning the Republican primary over State Senator Ann Rydalch. In the general election, Stallings defeated McDevitt in a landslide, winning 64 percent of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Sean McDevitt, U.S. Army veteranStapilus Randy Sean McDevitt seeks House seat Idaho Statesman January 16, 1990 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190087694/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Ann Rydalch, State SenatorRussell Betsy Z. Rydalch plans to enter 2nd District race Idaho Statesman February 2, 1990 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190087740/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Dan Hawkley, attorneyAnnouncement even surprises the candidate South Idaho Press March 8, 1990 Burley, Idaho 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/south-idaho-press/190087683/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Janet Reid, 1988 Republican candidate for CongressJanet Reid says she'll run for Congress Idaho Statesman May 24, 1989 Boise, Idaho 5C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190087712/ Newspapers.com January 29, 2026 Results Republican primary results Sean McDevitt Republican Party (United States) 21,608 40.86% Ann Rydalch Republican Party (United States) 19,217 36.34% Dan Hawkley Republican Party (United States) 6,410 12.12% Janet Reid Republican Party (United States) 5,645 10.68% 52,880 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Richard H. Stallings, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Richard H. Stallings (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 2,163 100.00% 2,163 100.00% General election Candidates Richard Stallings (Democratic) Sean McDevitt (Republican) Results 1990 Idaho's 2nd congressional district general election results Richard H. Stallings (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 98,008 63.62% Sean McDevitt Republican Party (United States) 56,044 36.38% 154,052 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) References See also 1990 United States House of Representatives elections 1990 Idaho United States House of Representatives