United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho, 2016

United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho, 2016
Idaho
November 8, 2016 (2016-11-08)[1]
Idaho's two seats in the United States House of Representatives[1]
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 2 0

The United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho occurred on November 8, 2016. The state chose two individuals to represent Idaho in the U.S. House. Idaho's voting system is a mixed primary system. The Democratic Party permits unaffiliated voters to vote in the primary.[1] The Republican Party grants registered voters the right to vote.[1] Non-affiliated electors can choose to ally with a party on election day,[1] however, they will be obligated to that party at the next election.[1] The primaries were held on May 17.

Voter information

Candidate Filing Deadline Primary Election General Election Date
March 11, 2016 May 17, 2016 November 8, 2016

Incumbents

Party Candidate Opposing Party District
Republican Raul Labrador[1] Democratic 1
Republican Michael K. Simpson[1] Democratic 2

Candidates

Party Candidate Opposing Parties Candidate District
Republican Raul Labrador Democratic James Piotrowski 1
Republican Michael K. Simpson Democratic,
Constitution 		Jennifer Martinez 2

District 1

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raul Labrador 51,568 80.98
Republican Gordon Counsil 6,510 10.22
Republican Isaac M. Haugen 5,605 8.80
Total votes 63,683 100
Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James Piotrowski 6,954 56.15
Democratic Shizandra Fox 3,428 27.68
Democratic Staniela Nikolova 2,002 16.17
Total votes 12,384 100
General election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Raul Labrador (inc.)
Democratic James Piotrowski
Total

District 2

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Simpson 47,116 72.98
Republican Lisa Marie 17,442 27.02
Total votes 64,558 100
Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jennifer Martinez 13,816 100
Total votes 13,816 100
Constitution primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Constitution Anthony Tomkins 82 100
Total votes 82 100
General election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jennifer Martinez
Republican Mike Simpson (inc.)
Constitution Anthony Tomkins
Total

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "United States House of Representatives in Idaho, 2016". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Official Primary Election Statewide Totals". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved June 21, 2016.

See also

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