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2014 Idaho elections Idaho presidential no 2012 Idaho elections 2012 2016 Idaho elections 2016 703,709 56.1%https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/voter_stats/view/15347 2014 Nov 4 General Election - Voting Statistics Idaho Secretary of State 13 May 2025 November 4, 2014
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Idaho on November 4, 2014. All of Idaho's executive offices were up for election as well as a United States Senate seat, and both of Idaho's two seats in the United States House of Representatives. Primary elections were held on May 20, 2014.
Federal
United States Senate
United States Senate election in Idaho, 2014
Incumbent Republican senator Jim Risch ran for re-election to a second term in office.http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2013/apr/04/risch-says-hell-run-re-election-us-senate-2014 Risch says he'll run for re-election to U.S. Senate in 2014 The Spokesman-Review Russell Betsy Z. April 4, 2013 January 14, 2014
Boise attorney Nels Mitchell won the Democratic nomination.http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/01/13/2970838/boise-attorney-a-political-newcomer.html https://archive.today/20140114135108/http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/01/13/2970838/boise-attorney-a-political-newcomer.html January 14, 2014 Boise attorney, a political newcomer and Democrat, to take on Sen. Jim Risch Idaho Statesman Popkey Dan January 13, 2014 January 14, 2014
United States Senate election in Idaho, 2014http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/statewide_totals.html Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results Idaho Secretary of State December 8, 2014
Republican Party (United States)
Jim Risch (incumbent)
285,596
65.3
Democratic Party (United States)
Nels Mitchell
151,574
34.7
437,170
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho, 2014
Both of Idaho's two seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2014. Both incumbents, Raúl Labrador and Mike Simpson won re-election handily.
Governor
2014 Idaho gubernatorial election
Incumbent Republican Governor Butch Otter won a third term in office.Kruesi Kimberlee 2014-11-04 Idaho Gov. C.L. 'Butch' Otter wins third term https://www.idahostatejournal.com/elections/idaho-gov-c-l-butch-otter-wins-third-term/article_e84ce96c-64ac-11e4-aab7-7333bb20f307.html 2025-12-27 Idaho State Journal en
He was challenged in the Republican primary by State Senator Russ Fulcher.http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/bank-on-it-fulcher-will-announce-challenge-to-gov-otter-saturday Bank on it: Fulcher will announce challenge to Gov. Otter in Saturday fly-around November 20, 2013 November 22, 2013 Idaho Statesman Otter defeated Fulcher 51% to 44%. Perennial candidate Walt Bayeshttp://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/03/15/3081649/nine-vie-to-be-next-governorwhos.html Nine vie to be next Idaho governor March 15, 2014 March 17, 2014 Idaho Statesman and candidate for Idaho's 1st congressional district in 2000 and 2010 and candidate for Mayor of Boise in 2001 Harley Brown took 2% and 3%, respectively.
A.J. Balukoff, a businessman and President of the Boise School District Board of TrusteesPopkey, Dan. "Democrat Balukoff joins race for governor", Idaho Statesman, December 3, 2013. comfortably defeated Terry Kerr, a former Republican candidate for local office, for the Democratic nomination.
Idaho gubernatorial election, 2014http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/statewide_totals.html Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results Idaho Secretary of State December 8, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141201002048/http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/RESULTS/2014/General/statewide_totals.html December 1, 2014
Republican Party (United States)
Butch Otter (incumbent)
235,405
53.52
Idaho Democratic Party
A.J. Balukoff
169,556
38.55
Libertarian Party (United States)
John Bujak
17,884
4.07
Independent politician
Jill Humble
8,801
2.00
Constitution Party (United States)
Steven Pankey
5,219
1.19
Independent politician
Pro-Life
2,870
0.65
95
0.02
439,830
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
Lieutenant governor
2014 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election Idaho presidential no 2010 Idaho elections#Lieutenant governor 2010 2018 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 Brad Little 2013.jpg x150px Brad Little Republican Party (United States) 271,268 62.8% 3x4.svg Bert Marley Democratic Party (United States) 141,917 32.9% 180px County results 180px Congressional district results Little: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Marley: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% Lieutenant Governor Brad Little Republican Party (United States) Brad Little Republican Party (United States)
Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Brad Little was elected to a second term in office.Russell Betsy Z. 2014-11-28 Lt. Gov. Brad Little, Idaho's governor in waiting https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/nov/28/lt-gov-brad-little-idahos-governor-waiting/ 2025-12-27 The Spokesman-Review en
Republican primary
Candidates
Brad Little, incumbent lieutenant governor.2013-09-18 Brad Little Announces Another Run For Idaho Lieutenant Governor https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2013-09-18/brad-little-announces-another-run-for-idaho-lieutenant-governor 2025-12-27 Boise State Public Radio en
Jim Chmelik, Idaho County Commissioner.Richert Kevin 2014-01-20 Commissioner files to challenge Little https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/commissioner-files-to-challenge-little/ 2025-12-27 Idaho Education News en-US
Primary debate
+ 2018 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Brad Little Jim Chmelik1 May 8, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P
Primary results
Republican primary resultsRepublican Primary Lieutenant Governor https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/6838 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Brad Little (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 96,780 66.8
Jim Chmelik Republican Party (United States) 48,099 33.2
144,879 100.0
Democratic primary
Nominee
Bert Marley, former state senator and candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2006.Bryce Debbie http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/bert-marley-to-run-for-idaho-lieutenant-governor/article_8998dc0a-94a0-11e3-a72c-001a4bcf887a.html Bert Marley to run for Idaho lieutenant governor February 13, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho State Journal
Primary results
Democratic primary resultsDemocratic Primary Lieutenant Governor https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/6837 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Bert Marley Idaho Democratic Party 23,987 100.0
23,987 100.0
Constitution nominee
David Hartigan2014-05-11 Southeast Idaho voters will be deciding several races on primary election day https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/southeast-idaho-voters-will-be-deciding-several-races-on-primary-election-day/article_467cde4a-d8d3-11e3-8ab2-0019bb2963f4.html 2025-12-27 Idaho State Journal en
General election
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BradLittle (R) BertMarley (D) DavidHartigan (C) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 30–November 2, 2014 1,001 ± 3.1% 56% 30% 7% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 9–12, 2014 522 ± 4.3% 42% 25% 12% 20%
Debate
+ 2018 Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Brad Little Bert Marley1 October 29, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P
Results
Idaho lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2014General Election Lieutenant Governor https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7226 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Republican Party (United States)
Brad Little (incumbent)
271,268
62.8
Idaho Democratic Party
Bert Marley
141,917
32.9
Constitution Party (United States)
David Hartigan
18,705
4.3
431,890
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
Attorney general
2014 Idaho attorney general election Idaho presidential no 2010 Idaho elections#Attorney general 2010 2018 Idaho elections#Attorney general 2018 November 4, 2014 3x4.svg Lawrence Wasden Republican Party (United States) 289,672 68.0% 3x4.svg Bruce Bistline Democratic Party (United States) 136,081 32.0% 180px County results 180px Congressional district results Wasden: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Bistline: #7996e2 50–60% Attorney general Lawrence Wasden Republican Party (United States) Lawrence Wasden Republican Party (United States)
Incumbent Republican attorney general Lawrence Wasden was elected to a fourth term in office.
Republic primary
Candidates
Lawrence Wasden, incumbent attorney general.http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/wasden-to-announce-bid-for-fourth-term-as-idaho-attorney-general/ Wasden to announce bid for fourth term as Idaho attorney general January 27, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Statesman
C.T. "Chris" Troupis, attorney.http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/03/13/3077343/troupis-to-challenge-ag-wasden.html Troupis to challenge Idaho Attorney General Wasden March 13, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Statesman
Primary debate
+ 2014 Idaho attorney general Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Lawrence Wasden Chris Troupis1 April 30, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P
Primary results
Republican primary resultsRepublican Primary Attorney General https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/6658 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Lawrence Wasden (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 83,850 59.1
Chris Troupis Republican Party (United States) 58,025 40.9
141,875 100
Democratic Nominee
Nominated
Bruce Bistline, attorney.2014-10-08 Race for Attorney General https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/politics/elections/race-for-attorney-general/277-273518339 2025-12-28 KTVB en-US
Democratic primary resultsDemocratic Primary Attorney General https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/contests/view/6657 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Bruce Bistline Idaho Democratic Party 23,345 100
23,345 100
General election
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror LawrenceWasden (R) BruceBistline (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 30–November 2, 2014 1,001 ± 3.1% 64% 27% 9%Public Policy Polling October 9–12, 2014 522 ± 4.3% 52% 26% 22%
Results
Idaho Attorney General election, 2014General Election Attorney General https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7054 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Republican Party (United States)
Lawrence Wasden (incumbent)
289,762
68.0
Idaho Democratic Party
Bruce Bistline
136,081
32.0
425,843
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
Secretary of State
2014 Idaho Secretary of State election
Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Ben Ysursa did not run for re-election to a fourth term in office.Popkey, Dan. "Ysursa won't run for re-election as Idaho secretary of state" Idaho Statesman, November 8, 2013. Former Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives Lawerence Denney won the Republican primary and would go on to win in November.Kruesi Kimberlee Denney wins GOP secretary of state primary https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/21/4-republicans-in-secretary-of-state-primary/ 2025-12-27 The Washington Times en-US
Idaho Secretary of State election, 2014General Election Secretary of State https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7279 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Republican Party (United States)
Lawerence Denney
241,851
56.2
Idaho Democratic Party
Holli Woodings
188,353
43.8
430,204
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
Treasurer
2014 Idaho state treasurer election Idaho presidential no 2010 Idaho elections#Treasurer 2010 2018 Idaho elections#Treasurer 2018 November 4, 2014 3x4.svg Ron Crane Republican Party (United States) 260,044 61.0% 3x4.svg Deborah Silver Idaho Democratic Party 166,487 39.0% 2014 Idaho state treasurer election results map by county.svg 180px County resultsCrane: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Silver: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% Treasurer Ron Crane Republican Party (United States) Ron Crane Republican Party (United States)
Incumbent Republican treasurer Ron Crane won a fifth term in office.2014-11-04 Republican Crane wins 5th term as Idaho treasurer https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/elections/republican-crane-wins-5th-term-as-idaho-treasurer/article_45f954ee-64b5-11e4-b2f5-0b8fe59b971b.html 2025-12-27 Idaho Press en
Republican Nominee
Nominated
Ron Crane, incumbent treasurer.http://www.kmvt.com/news/latest/Treasurer-Ron-Crane-Announces-Bid-for-Re-election-248231381.html Treasurer Ron Crane Announces Bid for Re-election March 3, 2014 March 21, 2014 KMVT https://web.archive.org/web/20140322044144/http://www.kmvt.com/news/latest/Treasurer-Ron-Crane-Announces-Bid-for-Re-election-248231381.html March 22, 2014 dead mdy-all
Primary results
Republican primary resultsRepublican Primary State Treasurer https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7030 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Ron Crane (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 124,426 100.0
124,426 100.0
Democratic primary
Candidates
Deborah Silver, accountant.2014-05-12 Spurred By Controversy, 2 Democrats Campaign For Idaho Treasurer Post https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/politics-government/2014-05-12/spurred-by-controversy-2-democrats-campaign-for-idaho-treasurer-post 2025-12-27 Boise State Public Radio en
W. Lane Startin, freelance writer and Green Party nominee for Nevada's 1st congressional district in 2002.
Primary debate
+ 2014 Idaho attorney general Democratic primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic DemocraticKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Deborah Silver W. Lane Startin1 May 1, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P
Primary results
Democratic primary resultsDemocratic Primary State Treasurer https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7029 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Deborah Silver Idaho Democratic Party 19,987 84.0
W. Lane Startin Idaho Democratic Party 3,803 16.0
23,790 100.0
General election
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonCrane (R) DeborahSilver (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 30–November 2, 2014 1,001 ± 3.1% 55% 36% 9%Public Policy Polling October 9–12, 2014 522 ± 4.3% 46% 32% 22%
Debate
+ 2014 Idaho state treasurer election debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Ron Crane Deborah Silver1 October 14, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P
Results
Idaho state treasurer election, 2014General Election State Treasurer https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7388 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Republican Party (United States)
Ron Crane (incumbent)
260,044
61.0
Idaho Democratic Party
Deborah Silver
166,487
39.0
426,531
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
Controller
2014 Idaho state controller election Idaho presidential no 2010 Idaho elections#Controller 2010 2018 Idaho elections#Controller 2018 November 4, 2014 3x4.svg Brandon Woolf Republican Party (United States) 342,013 100% 180px County resultsWoolf: #a80000 90–100% Controller Brandon Woolf Republican Party (United States) Brandon Woolf Republican Party (United States)
Incumbent Republican controller Brandon Woolf was appointed by Governor Otter in 2012 after Donna Jones resigned following an automobile accident.Goins Dave 2012-10-15 Jones retires, Brandon Woolf named state controller https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/jones-retires-brandon-woolf-named-state-controller/article_b0c42dc2-1718-11e2-8950-0019bb2963f4.html 2025-12-27 Idaho State Journal en No Democrat filed to run for this race.
Republican primary
Candidates
Brandon Woolf, incumbent controller.2013-10-19 State controller Brandon D. Woolf launches campaign https://www.rexburgstandardjournal.com/news/state-controller-brandon-d-woolf-launches-campaign/article_6e3af9b4-384f-11e3-aeef-0019bb2963f4.html 2025-12-27 Standard Journal en
Todd Hatfield, former vice chairman of the Idaho Republican Party and candidate for controller in 2010.http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/todd-hatfield-to-challenge-brandon-woolf-for-idaho-controller Todd Hatfield to challenge Brandon Woolf for Idaho controller September 23, 2013 March 21, 2014 Idaho Statesman
Primary debate
+ 2014 Idaho state controller Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Brandon Woolf Todd Hatfield1 May 1, 2014 IdahoPTV Melissa Davlin PBS P P
Primary results
thumb|180px|Republican Primary results by county:
#ed8783 Woolf #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80%
#c88fe4 Hatfield #c88fe4 50–60% #b368d9 60–70% #9d40cc 70–80%
Republican primary resultsRepublican Primary State Controller https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7028 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Brandon Woolf (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 68,609 50.9
Todd Hatfield Republican Party (United States) 66,126 49.1
134,735 100.0
General election
Idaho State Controller election, 2014General Election State Controller https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7387 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov Database en
Republican Party (United States)
Brandon Woolf (incumbent)
342,013
100.0
342,013
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
Superintendent of Public Instruction
2014 Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction election Idaho presidential no 2010 Idaho elections#Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010 2018 Idaho elections#Superintendent of public instruction 2018 November 4, 2014 Sherri Ybarra at Idaho Youth Challenge Academy 2018 Cropped.png x150px Sherri Ybarra Republican Party (United States) 217,049 50.6% 3x4.svg Jana Jones Idaho Democratic Party 211,483 49.4% 180px County results 180px Congressional district results 180px Precinct results Ybarra: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Jones: #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90%Tie: #AE8BB1 50% Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna Republican Party (United States) Sherri Ybarra Republican Party (United States) 180px
Incumbent Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna did not run for re-election to a third term in office.http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Idaho-Tom-Luna-Superintendent-242244141.html Idaho superintendent Tom Luna says he won't seek reelection January 27, 2014 March 21, 2014 KBOI2
Republican Primary
Declared candidates
John Eynon, teacher.http://www.idahoednews.org/news/grangeville-teacher-files-against-luna Grangeville teacher joins superintendent's race January 21, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Education News
Andrew Grover, Melba School District Superintendent.http://www.idahoednews.org/news/melba-leader-joins-superintendent-race Melba leader joins superintendent race February 18, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Education News
Randy Jensen, middle school principal from American Falls.http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/principal-enters-state-race-a-f-middle-school-chief-to/article_5c764be0-8019-11e3-8027-0019bb2963f4.html Principal enters state race: A.F. middle school chief to challenge Luna in superintendent primary January 19, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho State Journal
Sherri Ybarra, educator.http://www.idahoednews.org/news/new-candidate-enters-superintendents-race/ New candidate enters superintendent's race February 12, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Education News
Declined
Roger Quarles, former chief deputy superintendent.http://www.idahoednews.org/news/quarles-says-he-is-exploring-his-options Quarles steps down, will return to BSU January 30, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Education News
Steve Smylie, former state representative.Richert Kevin 2013-05-01 Smylie 'resisting' another superintendent's run https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/smylie-resisting-another-superintendents-run/ 2025-12-27 Idaho Education News en-US
Melinda Smyser, former state senator.http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/01/29/2997971/melinda-smyser-rules-out-run-for.html Melinda Smyser rules out run for Idaho school superintendent January 29, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Statesman
Steven Thayn, state representative.Richert Kevin 2014-01-29 Thayn, Thompson eye superintendent's run https://www.idahoednews.org/kevins-blog/the-smyser-rumor-subsides-rapidly/ 2025-12-27 Idaho Education News en-US
Jeffrey Thompson, state representative.
Heather Williams, Gooding School District Superintendent.Swindell Jennifer 2014-01-31 Gooding educator considering super race https://www.idahoednews.org/news/educator-considers-entering-super-race/ 2025-12-27 Idaho Education News en-US
Primary debate
+ 2014 Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Sherri Ybarra Randy Jensen Andrew Grover John Eynon1 May 7, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P P P
Primary results
Republican primary resultsRepublican Primary Superintendent of Public Instruction https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/contests/view/7032 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Sherri Ybarra Republican Party (United States) 38,604 28.7
Randy Jensen Republican Party (United States) 32,948 24.5
John Eynon Republican Party (United States) 32,521 24.1
Andrew Grover Republican Party (United States) 30,569 22.7
134,642 100.0
Democratic Nominee
Nominated
Jana Jones, former chief deputy superintendent and Democratic nominee in 2006.Corbin Clark http://www.idahoednews.org/news/jones-running-for-state-superintendent Jones running for state superintendent January 7, 2014 March 21, 2014 Idaho Education News
Primary results
Democratic primary resultsDemocratic Primary Superintendent of Public Instruction https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/contests/view/7031 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Jana Jones Idaho Democratic Party 24,814 100.0
24,814 100.0
General election
Polling
Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SherriYbarra (R) JanaJones (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 30–November 2, 2014 1,001 ± 3.1% 46% 45% 9%Public Policy Polling October 9–12, 2014 522 ± 4.3% 41% 38% 21%
Debate
+ 2014 Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction election debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Sherri Ybarra Jana Jones1 October 20, 2014 IdahoPTV Aaron Kunz PBS P P
Results
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2014General Election Superintendent of Public Instruction https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7389 2025-12-27 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
Republican Party (United States)
Sherri Ybarra
217,049
50.6
Idaho Democratic Party
Jana Jones
211,483
49.4
428,532
100.0
Republican Party (United States)
By congressional district
Despite losing the election, Jones won the second congressional district.Google Docs
District Ybarra Jones RepresentativeIdaho 1 1st 56% 44%Raúl LabradorIdaho 2 2nd 45% 55%Mike Simpson
Judicial seats
Supreme Court
Two incumbent justices on the Idaho Supreme Court were up for election.Idaho judicial elections, 2014 https://ballotpedia.org/Idaho_judicial_elections,_2014 2025-12-28 Ballotpedia en
Justice Warren Jones who has been serving since 2007 ran unopposed and won another term.Brodwater Taryn 2007-06-27 New judge named to state high court https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/jun/27/new-judge-named-to-state-high-court/ 2025-12-28 The Spokesman-Review enPrimary Election Supreme Court Justice To Succeed Warren E. Jones https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/15441 2025-12-28 canvass.sos.idaho.gov Database en On the other hand, justice Joel Horton faced a challenger.Supreme Court justice race could be real barn-burner Stapilus Randy 2014-04-20 https://www.idahopress.com/members/supreme-court-justice-race-could-be-real-barn-burner/article_b327aaba-c754-11e3-9677-001a4bcf887a.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160305044838/https://www.idahopress.com/members/supreme-court-justice-race-could-be-real-barn-burner/article_b327aaba-c754-11e3-9677-001a4bcf887a.html 2016-03-05 2025-12-28 The Idaho Press en
Horton's seat
2014 Idaho Supreme Court Justice election presidential no May 20, 2014 Idaho 2010 Idaho elections#Burdick's seat 2010 2016 Idaho elections#Jones' seat 2016 Joel Horton Nonpartisan politician 104,339 65.83% 3x4.svg William Seiniger Nonpartisan politician 54,155 34.17% 3x4.svg 2014 Idaho Supreme Court election results.svg 180px County resultsHorton: #81d0d0 50–60% #53bfbf 60–70% #1eafaf 70–80% Justice Joel Horton Nonpartisan politician Joel Horton Nonpartisan politician
Horton was challenged by Boise attorney William "Breck" Seiniger in his bid for re-election.Supremely intense http://www.ridenbaugh.com/index.php/2014/04/19/supremely-intense/ https://web.archive.org/web/20151204135447/http://www.ridenbaugh.com/index.php/2014/04/19/supremely-intense/ 4 December 2015 15 May 2025 Ridenbaugh Press He won with 65% of the votes, allowing him to serve another six-year term on the court.Russell Betsy Z. 2014-05-21 Election results wrapup... https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/may/21/election-results-wrapup/ 2025-12-28 The Spokesman-Review en
Candidates
Joel Horton, incumbent justice.Cole David 2014-04-09 Horton seeks another term on Supreme Court https://cdapress.com/news/2014/apr/09/horton-seeks-another-term-on-supreme-court-5/ 2025-12-28 Coeur d'Alene Press en
William "Breck" Seiniger, attorney.Cole David 2014-04-12 Seiniger seeks Supreme Court seat https://cdapress.com/news/2014/apr/12/seiniger-seeks-supreme-court-seat-5/ 2025-12-28 Coeur d'Alene Press en
Debate
+ 2014 Idaho Supreme Court election debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Nonpartisan NonpartisanKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Joel Horton William Seiniger1 May 8, 2014 IdahoPTV Melissa Davlin PBS P P
Results
2014 Idaho Supreme Court Justice electionhttps://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/7034 Primary Election - Supreme Court Justice canvass.sos.idaho.gov 15 May 2025
Joel D. Horton (incumbent) Nonpartisan politician 104,339 65.8%
William Seiniger Nonpartisan politician 54,155 34.2%
158,494 100%
Court of Appeals
Incumbent Idaho Court of Appeals judge Sergio Gutierrez ran unopposed and secured another term.Primary Election Appellate Court Judge To Succeed Sergio Gutierrez https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/contests/view/6654 2025-12-28 canvass.sos.idaho.gov en
State legislature
All 35 seats of the Idaho Senate and 70 seats of the Idaho House of Representatives were up for election.Idaho State Senate elections, 2014 https://ballotpedia.org/Idaho_State_Senate_elections,_2014 2025-12-28 Ballotpedia enIdaho House of Representatives elections, 2014 https://ballotpedia.org/Idaho_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014 2025-12-28 Ballotpedia en
Idaho Senate
Party Before After Change Republican 28 28 Democratic 7 7 Total 35 35
Idaho House of Representatives
Party Before After Change Republican 57 56 1 Democratic 13 14 1 Total 70 70
Ballot measure
HJR 2 (2014)
thumb|180px|Results by county:
Yes #B6C8D9 50–60% #7D9CBB 60–70%
No #DEDEBD 50–60%
The Idaho Legislative Delegation of Rulemaking Amendment, HJR 2 sought to empower the state legislature to delegate rulemaking authorities to executive agencies and to approve or reject the administrative rules devised by those agencies.HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 http://legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2014/HJR002.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140402170851/http://legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2014/HJR002.pdf 2 April 2014 15 May 2025 It was narrowly defeated by a margin of four thousand votes.Idaho Legislative Delegation of Rulemaking Amendment HJR 2 https://canvass.sos.idaho.gov/eng/ballot_questions/view/14241 15 May 2025 canvass.sos.idaho.gov
Idaho HJR 2 (2014) 201231 205936
See also
Elections in Idaho
Politics of Idaho
Political party strength in Idaho
References
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