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Idaho Senate
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Risch (R) | LaRocco (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Results | -- | -- | 57.6 | 34.1 | Risch +23.5 |
| RCP Average | 08/18 - 09/17 | -- | 51.7 | 30.7 | Risch +21.0 |
| Research 2000 | 09/16 - 09/17 | 600 LV | 56 | 33 | Risch +23 |
| Rasmussen | 09/09 - 09/09 | 500 LV | 58 | 30 | Risch +28 |
| Greg Smith & Assoc. | 08/18 - 08/22 | 600 LV | 41 | 29 | Risch +12 |
Race Summary
Lt. Gov. Jim Risch currently leads former Rep. Larry LaRocco 2-0 in elections where they've faced off. This Senate contest is the second meeting of the two candidates in the last two years, and the third election overall.
They also faced off in the 2006 lieutenant governor's race, in which Risch was technically running for re-election, though he had ascended to the governorship in May of that year. Risch had taken over after Gov. Kempthorne left office to serve as Pres. Bush's Interior Secretary. But Risch decided to run for re-election, rather than compete with Butch Otter in the GOP primary for governor. Risch defeated LaRocco 58%-39%.
Risch also defeated LaRocco in a 1986 election for the state Senate.
Previous Election Results
Senate
2004: Crapo (R) 99, Other 1
2002: Craig (R) 65, Blinken (D) 33
1998: Crapo (R) 70, Mauk (D) 28
1996: Craig (R) 57, Minnick (D) 40
President
2004: Bush (R) 68, Kerry (D) 30
2000: Bush (R) 67, Gore (D) 28
1996: Dole (R) 52, Clinton (D) 34
Demographics
Occupation: Blue Collar 25.0% | White Collar 56.7% | Gray Collar 18.3%
Race: White 88.0% | Hispanic 7.9% | Two+ races 1.4% | Native Am. 1.2%
Recent Commentary & News Stories
- Idaho Senate Candidates Clash During Debate - The Hill
- Jury Deliberations Begin in Stevens's Trial - The Hill
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Risch (R) | LaRocco (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Results | -- | -- | 57.6 | 34.1 | Risch +23.5 |
| RCP Average | 08/18 - 09/17 | -- | 51.7 | 30.7 | Risch +21.0 |
| Research 2000 | 09/16 - 09/17 | 600 LV | 56 | 33 | Risch +23 |
| Rasmussen | 09/09 - 09/09 | 500 LV | 58 | 30 | Risch +28 |
| Greg Smith & Assoc. | 08/18 - 08/22 | 600 LV | 41 | 29 | Risch +12 |
| Research 2000 | 07/28 - 07/30 | 500 LV | 42 | 32 | Risch +10 |
All Commentary & News Stories
- Idaho Senate Candidates Clash During Debate - The Hill
- Jury Deliberations Begin in Stevens's Trial - The Hill