2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

none February 2026 September 2023 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho Idaho legislative no 1998 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho 1998 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho 2002 All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives November 7, 2000 Republican Party (United States) 2 2 332,655 67.50% Democratic Party (United States) 0 0 142,345 28.88% The 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 7, 2000, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives. Overview 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho2000 GENERAL RESULTS FEDERAL: Federal Races and Constitutional Amendments 2000 https://archive.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/2000/general/tot_stwd.htm Idaho Secretary of State January 28, 2026PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 332,655 67.50% 2 — Democratic 142,345 28.88% 0 — Libertarian 13,635 2.77% 0 — Reform 4,200 0.85% 0 — Totals 492,835 100.00% 2 — District 1 500px|thumb|right Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth, who declined to seek re-election to a fourth term, sticking to her commitment to only serve three terms in Congress, despite pressure from the Republican Party to run.Cole Michelle Chenoweath says, despite pressure, she isn't running Idaho Statesman February 11, 1999 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190071107/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Lieutenant Governor Butch Otter won the Republican primary to succeed her, and faced Moscow City Councilwoman Linda Pall in the general election. Otter defeated Pall in a landslide, winning his first term with 65 percent of the vote. Republican primary Candidates Butch Otter, Lieutenant Governor of IdahoLieutenant governor makes candidacy official Times-News May 23, 1999 Twin Falls, Idaho B-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news/190071364/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Dennis Mansfield, conservative activistDoolittle Lucinda Dennis Mansfield announces for Congress Idaho Statesman October 18, 1999 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190071503/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Ron McMurray, former Chairman of the Idaho Republican PartyIdaho's GOP leader to run for Congress Idaho Statesman June 16, 1999 Boise, Idaho 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190071665/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Craig Benjamin, Washington State University employee, engineer, ministerMeet the Candidates Idaho Statesman May 14, 2000 Boise, Idaho 5A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190071827/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Jim Pratt, businessman David Shepherd Gene Summa, forklift operator Harley D. Brown, engineer Results Republican primary results2000 PRIMARY RESULTS STATEWIDE: Statewide totals 2000 https://archive.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/2000/primary/tot_stwd.htm Idaho Secretary of State January 28, 2026 Butch Otter Republican Party (United States) 41,516 47.63% Dennis Mansfield Republican Party (United States) 23,559 27.03% Ron McMurray Republican Party (United States) 14,434 16.56% Craig Benjamin Republican Party (United States) 2,966 3.40% Jim Pratt Republican Party (United States) 1,281 1.47% Gene Summa Republican Party (United States) 1,240 1.42% David Shepherd Republican Party (United States) 1,181 1.35% Harley Brown Republican Party (United States) 983 1.13% 87,160 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Linda Pall, Moscow City CouncilwomanDemocrat enters 1st District race Times-News October 8, 1999 Twin Falls, Idaho B-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news/190072037/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Linda Pall Democratic Party (United States) 16,657 100.00% 16,657 100.00% General election Candidates Butch Otter (Republican) Linda Pall (Democratic) Kevin Philip Hambsch (Reform) Ronald G. Wittig (Libertarian) Results 2000 Idaho's 1st congressional district general election results Butch Otter Republican Party (United States) 173,743 64.80% Linda Pall Democratic Party (United States) 84,080 31.36% Ronald G. Wittig Libertarian Party (United States) 6,093 2.27% Kevin Philip Hambsch Democratic Party (United States) 4,200 1.57% 268,116 100.00% Republican Party (United States) District 2 500px|thumb|right Incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Simpson ran for re-election to a second term. He was unopposed in the Republican primary and faced former flight instructor Craig Williams, the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Simpson defeated Williams by a wide margin, receiving 71 percent of the vote to Williams's 26 percent. Republican primary Candidates Mike Simpson, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican primary results Mike Simpson (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 60,984 100.00% 60,984 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Craig Williams, former United States Air Force flight instructorWarbis Mark Democrat will give Simpson a challenge Idaho Statesman December 16, 1999 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190072288/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Jack Wayne Chappell, writer, 1998 Democratic candidate for GovernorHahn Gregory Two Democrats seek nomination Idaho Statesman May 15, 2000 Boise, Idaho 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190072424/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026 Results Democratic primary results Craig Williams Democratic Party (United States) 10,771 77.27% Jack Wayne Chappell Democratic Party (United States) 3,169 22.73% 13,940 100.00% General election Candidates Mike Simpson (Republican) Craig Williams (Democratic) Donovan Bramwell (Libertarian) Results 2000 Idaho's 2nd congressional district general election results Mike Simpson (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 158,912 70.72% Craig Williams Democratic Party (United States) 58,265 25.93% Donovan Bramwell Libertarian Party (United States) 7,542 3.36% 224,719 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References See also 2000 United States House of Representatives elections 2000 Idaho United States House of Representatives