2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
2
0
Seats won
2
0
Seat change
Popular vote
275,072
160,078
Percentage
63.21%
36.79%
Swing
0.83%
4.00%
Election results by district Election results by county
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
Democratic
40–50%
50–60%
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, and elected two U.S. representatives , one from each of the state's two congressional districts .
Overview
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho by district:[ 1]
District 1
Republican Raúl Labrador who had represented Idaho's 1st congressional district since 2011, was rumoured to be considering a run for governor in 2014 , but announced that he would run for re-election instead.[ 2] Labrador won election to a second term in 2012, defeating former NFL player Jimmy Farris with 63% of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Sean Blackwell[ 3]
Lisa Marie
Michael Greenway
Reed McCandless, truck driver and candidate for this seat in 2012
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Shirley Ringo (D)
U.S. Representatives
Labor unions
Individuals
Debates
Results
District 2
Republican Mike Simpson who had represented Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999, ran for re-election. Simpson won re-election in 2012, defeating Democratic State Senator Nicole LeFavour with 65% of the vote.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Bryan Smith, attorney[ 10]
Endorsements
Mike Simpson
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
Organizations
Bryan Smith
Statewide officials
Organizations
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Mike Simpson (R)
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
Organizations
Results
References
^ Haas, Karen L. (March 9, 2015). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014" . Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives . Retrieved October 28, 2019 .
^ "U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador will run for reelection to Congress in 2014" . Idaho Statesman . August 14, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2014 .
^ a b Russell, Betsy Z. (March 15, 2014). "Candidates enter Idaho's May 20 primary" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ a b c d "May 20, 2014 Primary Election Results" . Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved July 17, 2014 .
^ "Idaho Democrat Shirley Ringo to run for U.S. House" . Associated Press . Idaho State Journal . August 20, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2013 .
^ Popkey, Dan. "Awaiting dominoes, Jimmy Farris eyes Idaho Legislature" Idaho Statesman , July 22, 2013. (accessed 20 September 2013)
^ "Endorsements" . shirleyringo.com . Shirley Ringo for Congress. Archived from the original on November 2, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2023 .
^ a b "Election 2014: Boilermakers recommend candidates" . boilermakers.org . International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Retrieved May 17, 2023 .
^ a b "Nov 04, 2014 General Election Results" . Idaho Secretary of State. Archived from the original on December 1, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014 .
^ https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/05/simpson-wins-republican-nomination-in-idahos-2nd-congressional-district/ Simpson Wins Republican Nomination in Idaho's 2nd Congressional District
^ a b Cahn, Emily (March 4, 2014). "Paul Ryan Endorses Mike Simpson in Idaho" . Roll Call . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ a b Isenstadt, Alex (November 18, 2013). "Mitt Romney backs Mike Simpson in Idaho race" . Politico . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ a b "Idaho Grades & Endorsements" . nrapvf.org . NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 4, 2014.
^ Popkey, Dan (October 15, 2013). "Citizens United PAC endorses Smith over Simpson in Idaho 2nd CD" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Popkey, Dan (July 10, 2013). "Club for Growth endorses opponent of 'crazy liberal' Simpson; Simpson says he's ready" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Popkey, Dan (September 24, 2013). "Idaho's Smith wins support of PAC that backed Sens. Paul and Lee" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Popkey, Dan (September 11, 2013). "Idaho's Smith wins endorsement of group that backed GOP Senate losers Akin, Mourdock" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Popkey, Dan (November 13, 2013). "Smith wins gun rights group's endorsement, but it's not the NRA" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Livingston, Abby (March 11, 2014). "Senate Conservatives Fund Endorses House Candidates" . Roll Call . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Berg, Sven (February 19, 2014). "CD2 challenger Smith gets a new endorsement" . Idaho Statesman . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ Kruesi, Kimberlee (March 15, 2014). "Democrat Richard Stallings Mounts Congressional Bid" . Times-News . Retrieved March 15, 2014 .
^ "2014 Election Cycle Supported Candidates" . bipac.net . Archived from the original on January 19, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2023 .
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