The 1984 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 6. Incumbent Senator Jim McClure was re-elected to a third term in office.
Republican primary Candidates Jim McClure, incumbent Senator
Results Senator McClure was unopposed for re-nomination by the Republican Party.
Democratic primary Candidates Pete Busch, retired military officer, Vietnam War veteran Louis Hatheway, heavy equipment operator and real estate broker
Results
Primary held on May 22
Independents and third parties Libertarian Donald Billings
General election Campaign The campaign was largely uneventful given McClure's large lead in polls and the Republican tendency of Idaho.
During the campaign, Pete Busch was involved in a minor plane crash. Two years later in April 1986, Busch and his wife died in a similar crash while running for Congress.
Results
See also 1984 United States Senate elections
References