The 1998 United States Senate election in Idaho was held November 3, 1998 alongside other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Dirk Kempthorne decided to retire after one term to run for governor. Republican nominee Mike Crapo won the open seat.
Democratic primary Candidates Bill Mauk, Chairman of the Idaho Democratic Party
Results
Republican primary Candidates Mike Crapo, U.S. Representative Matt Lambert
Results
General election Candidates Mike Crapo (R), U.S. Representative George Mansfeld (NL) Bill Mauk (D), Chairman of the Idaho Democratic Party
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MikeCrapo (R) BillMauk (D) UndecidedMason DixonSeptember 01–03, 19981,208 (LV)± 2.9%61%17%12%
Results
See also 1998 United States Senate elections
Notes
References