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1996 United States Senate election in Idaho 
Summary
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 County results Craig: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Minnick: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1996 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 4, 1996. Incumbent Larry Craig won re-election of his second term against Democrat Walt Minnick.
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Walt Minnick, businessman and former Nixon Administration official
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Walt Minnick | 34,551 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 34,551 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary edit
Candidates edit
- Larry Craig, incumbent U.S. Senator
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Craig (incumbent) | 106,817 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 106,817 | 100.00% | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- Larry Craig (R), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Walt Minnick (D), businessman and former Nixon Administration official
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Craig (incumbent) | 283,532 | 57.02% | -4.27% | |
| Democratic | Walt Minnick | 198,422 | 39.91% | +1.20% | |
| Independent | Mary J. Charbonneau | 10,137 | 2.04% | ||
| Natural Law | Susan Vegors | 5,142 | 1.03% | ||
| Majority | 85,110 | 17.12% | -5.47% | ||
| Turnout | 497,233 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||