The 2006 congressional elections in Idaho were held on November 7, 2006, and determined who would represent the state of Idaho in the United States House of Representatives. Idaho has two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; the winners served in the 110th Congress from January 3, 2007 until January 3, 2009.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho, 2006PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 248,105 55.72% 2 — Democratic 177,376 39.83% 0 — Independent 11,970 2.69% 0 — Constitution 4,973 1.12% 0 — Natural Law 2,882 0.65% 0 — Totals 445,306 100.00% 2 —

District 1

This district encompasses the Idaho Panhandle region and most of the Boise metropolitan area.

In the May 23 primary, conservative state Representative Bill Sali edged out a crowded field to win the Republican nomination with 26%, while Larry Grant won the Democratic nomination. Sali is a controversial figure in Idaho politics who clashed repeatedly with Republican leadership in the Idaho Legislature. Some of Sali's Republican detractors publicly said that they would back Grant in the general election. All this gave Grant a boost in the general election, but Sali remained favored given the GOP tilt of the area and the popular Otter at the top of the ticket. Grant made gains late in the campaign, but Sali held on to win.

Republican primary Candidates Bill Sali, Idaho State Representative Robert Vasquez, Canyon County Commissioner Sheila Sorensen, Idaho State Senator Keith Johnson, Idaho State Controller Norm Semanko, attorney Skip Brandt, Idaho State Senator

Results

Democratic primary Larry Grant, attorney Cecil Kelly III, small business owner

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

Results

District 2

This district encompasses Eastern Idaho, the Magic Valley, and most of the city of Boise. Republican incumbent Michael Simpson, who has never faced much electoral difficulty, defeated Democratic nominee Jim Hansen in the general election, along with several independent candidates.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

Results

References

External links Rep. Bill Sali's campaign website Grant for Congress campaign website

See also