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1994 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho Idaho legislative no 1992 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho 1992 1996 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho 1996 All 2 Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives November 8, 1994 Republican Party (United States) 1 2 1 255,321 64.95% Democratic Party (United States) 1 0 1 137,762 35.05%
The 1994 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on November 8, 1994, to elect the state of Idaho's two members to the United States House of Representatives. Incumbent Democratic Congressman Larry LaRocco was defeated for re-election by Republican Helen Chenoweth, and Republican Congressman Mike Crapo won re-election to a second term.
Overview
1994 United States House of Representatives elections in IdahoIdaho General Election Results - November 8, 1994 1994 https://archive.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/1994/general/RSLTGN94.HTM Idaho Secretary of State January 28, 2026PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 255,321 64.95% 2 1 Democratic 137,762 35.05% 0 1 Totals 393,083 100.00% 2 —
District 1
Democratic Congressman Larry LaRocco ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged in the general election by Helen Chenoweth, the former executive director of the Idaho Republican Party. Chenoweath defeated LaRocco by a wide margin, winning 55 percent of the vote to his 45 percent.
Republican primary
Candidates
Helen Chenoweth, former executive director of the Idaho Republican PartyGOP veteran announces 1st District bid Times-News June 12, 1993 Twin Falls, Idaho A-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news/190074389/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026
David H. Leroy, former Lieutenant Governor of IdahoFormer attorney general Leroy will seek LaRocco's seat Times-News January 5, 1994 Twin Falls, Idaho B-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news/190074473/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026
Ron McMurray, former manager of the Port of LewistonKenyon Quane Lewiston's McMurray seeks congressional seat Idaho Statesman January 15, 1994 Boise, Idaho 1C https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-idaho-statesman/190074584/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026
Sonny Kinsey, veteran, law studentLaRocco foe who backs anti-gay ordinance claims he's not a bigot Coeur d'Alene Press April 21, 1993 Twin Falls, Idaho A5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-coeur-dalene-press/190074723/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026
Results
Republican primary resultsIdaho Primary Election Results May 24, 1994 1994 https://archive.sos.idaho.gov/ELECT/results/1994/primary/RSLTPR94.HTM Idaho Secretary of State January 28, 2026
Helen Chenoweth Republican Party (United States) 28,545 47.94%
David H. Leroy Republican Party (United States) 16,570 27.83%
Ron McMurray Republican Party (United States) 11,816 19.85%
Sonny Kinsey Republican Party (United States) 2,606 4.38%
59,537 100.00%
Democratic primary
Candidates
Larry LaRocco, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary results
Larry LaRocco (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 23,829 100.00%
23,829 100.00%
General election
Candidates
Helen Chenoweth (Republican)
Larry LaRocco (Democratic)
Results
1994 Idaho's 1st congressional district general election results
Helen Chenoweth Republican Party (United States) 111,728 55.43%
Larry LaRocco (inc.) Democratic Party (United States) 89,826 44.57%
201,554 100.00%
Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States)
District 2
Incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Crapo ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Penny Fletcher, a customer service representative, and won re-election in a landslide, receiving 75 percent of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
Mike Crapo, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Republican primary results
Mike Crapo (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 51,568 100.00%
51,568 100.00%
Democratic primary
Candidates
Penny Fletcher, US West customer service representativeDeSilver Drew Telephone company worker wants Crapo's job Times-News April 9, 1994 Twin Falls, Idaho B1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-news/190075046/ Newspapers.com January 28, 2026
Results
Democratic primary results
Penny Fletcher Democratic Party (United States) 18,814 100.00%
18,814 100.00%
General election
Candidates
Mike Crapo (Republican)
Penny Fletcher (Democratic)
Results
1994 Idaho's 2nd congressional district general election results
Mike Crapo (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 143,593 74.97%
Penny Fletcher Democratic Party (United States) 47,936 25.03%
191,529 100.00%
Republican Party (United States)
References
See also
1994 United States House of Representatives elections
1994
Idaho
Category:1994 Idaho elections