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IDAHO IDAHO
2006 House Races
The following information is taken from the 2006 Almanac of American Politics.
The 2006 Almanac can be ordered online, or by phone at 1-800-356-4838.

Delegation At A Glance (District Map)
• Total House seats: 2
• 109th Congress: 2 R
• 110th Congress: 2 R


Jump To District:
ID-01  ·  ID-02

ID-01


District Profile: The 1st stretches from the Nevada border to Canada, including some of usually GOP Boise and all of the panhandle, historically Democratic but leaning Republican.
2006 Results: Bill Sali (R) defeated Larry Grant (D) by 50-45%


Bill Sali (R)

Sali, a state representative, was nominated with 25% of the vote in a six-way primary.

Contact: 208-947-5195
• Campaign Web site
Larry Grant (D)

Grant, an attorney and businessman, was nominated with 75% of the vote in a two-way primary.

Contact: 208-707-2366
• Campaign Web site
• DCCC profile


ID-02


District Profile: The 2nd District of Idaho, from central Boise east to the Utah and Wyoming borders, is one of America's most Republican districts in presidential elections.
2006 Results: Mike Simpson (R) defeated Jim Hansen (D) by 62-34%


Mike Simpson (R)

Elected in 1998; Seeking fifth term; Simpson ran unopposed in the primary.
Contact: 208-367-1927
• Official Web site
Jim Hansen (D)

Hansen, an attorney, ran unopposed in the primary.

Contact: 208-343-9876
• Campaign Web site
• DCCC profile














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