1980 United States Senate election in Idaho
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The 1980 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 4, 1980 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 Democratic U.S. Senator Frank Church ran for re-election to a fifth term, but was narrowly defeated by Republican Steve Symms.
Major candidates[]
Democratic[]
- Frank Church, incumbent U.S. Senator
Republican[]
- Steve Symms, U.S. Congressman
Results[]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Steve Symms | 218,701 | 49.74% | +7.61% | |
| Democratic | Frank Church (incumbent) | 214,439 | 48.78% | -7.30% | |
| Libertarian | Larry Fullmer | 6,507 | 1.48% | +1.48% | |
| Majority | 4,262 | 0.97% | -12.96% | ||
| Turnout | 439,647 | +41.13% | |||
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See also[]
References[]
Categories:
- 1980 Idaho elections
- 1980 United States Senate elections
- United States Senate elections in Idaho