Idaho Senate
Filing Deadline: March 21, 2008 • Primary Date: May 27, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008Republicans
Fred Adams, teacherBrian Hefner, machinist
Kent Marmon, former Caldwell City councilman
Richard Phenneger, business consultant
Rex Rammell, veterinarian
Jim Risch, lieutenant governor/former governor
Hal Styles, realtor
Scott Syme, Army Reserve officer
Neal Thompson, electrician
Ranking and Analysis
Race Ranking: 20
Race Ranking: 20
At this point, this seat seems relatively safe for the GOP.
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Previous Election Results
| 2002 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Craig (R) | 266,215 | 65% | $3,045,521 |
| Alan Blinken (D) | 132,975 | 33% | $2,170,928 |
| 2002 Primary | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Craig (R) | unopposed |
| 1996 General | Total Votes | Percent | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Craig (R) | 283,532 | 57% | $2,992,451 |
| Walt Minnick (D) | 198,422 | 40% | $2,140,878 |
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
1.
Virginia
(Open-R)2.
New Mexico
(Open-R)3.
N.H.
(Sununu-R)4.
Colorado
(Open-R)5.
Louisiana
(Landrieu-D)6.
Minnesota
(Coleman-R)7.
Maine
(Collins-R)8.
Oregon
(Smith-R)9.
Alaska
(Stevens-R)10.
Mississippi
(Wicker-R)
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