Idaho’s Republican federal incumbents fend off primary challengers
U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson pictured during the Special Leadership Conversation held in Idaho Falls.
U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson pictured during the Special Leadership Conversation held in Idaho Falls.
Idaho’s incumbent members of Congress won their Republican primary contests and will advance to the general election.
Preliminary results after Tuesday’s primary show that incumbent Idaho federal officers — U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, and Reps. Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher — fended off their opponents. The winners go on to face their Democratic, Libertarian, Constitution Party, and independent challengers in the general election on Nov 3.
Official results will be certified by election officials on the June 9 state canvass deadline.
U.S. Sen. Jim Risch defeated his challengers with nearly 67 percent of the vote, or 156,199 ballots cast in his favor, according to results as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with all precincts reported.
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