1974_United_States_Senate_election_in_Idaho

1974 United States Senate election in Idaho

1974 United States Senate election in Idaho

Election

The 1974 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on Tuesday, November 5. Democratic incumbent Frank Church was re-elected to a fourth term in office, defeating Republican Bob Smith.[1]

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Church announced his presidential campaign in March 1976,[2][3] off the strength of his victory as well as his high-profile chairmanship of the select Church Commission investigating American intelligence activity.

As of 2024, this was the last time the Democrats won a U.S. Senate election in Idaho.[4]

Primary elections

The primary was held on Tuesday, August 6.[5]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

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Republican primary

Candidates

  • Charles Bolstridge, Nampa
  • Bob Smith, Nampa, attorney[7][8]
  • Donald L. Winder, Boise

Results

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General election

Results

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Vote favors Church, Hansen, Symms". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
  2. [2]
    Shelledy, Jay (March 19, 1976). "Church joins race for White House". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1A.
  3. [3]
    "Sen. Church claims others dodge issues". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. March 18, 1976. p. 1.
  4. [4]
    Gonzales, Nathan L. "Bleak streak for Idaho Democrats likely to continue". rollcall.com. CQ Roll Call. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  5. [5]
    "Cox(?), Smith, Kidwell, Evans, Ravenscroft in". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. August 7, 1974. p. 1.
  6. [6]
    "Our Campaigns - ID US Senate - D Primary Race - Aug 06, 1974".
  7. [7]
    "Smith announces race for Church Senate seat". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. November 9, 1973. p. 5.
  8. [8]
    "Bob Smith for Idaho". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). (advertisement). August 6, 1974. p. 7.
  9. [9]
    "Our Campaigns - ID US Senate - R Primary Race - Aug 06, 1974".
  10. [10]
    "Our Campaigns - ID US Senate Race - Nov 05, 1974".
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