From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1974 United States Senate election in Idaho
County resultsChurch : 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Smith : 50-60% 60-70%
The 1974 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on Tuesday, November 5. Democratic incumbent Frank Church was re-elected to a fourth term in office, defeating Republican Bob Smith.[1]
Church announced his presidential campaign in March 1976 ,[2] [3] off the strength of his victory as well as his high-profile chairmanship of the select Church Commission investigating American intelligence activity.
Primary elections
The primary was held on Tuesday, August 6.[4]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Charles Bolstridge, Nampa
Bob Smith, Nampa, attorney[6] [7]
Donald L. Winder, Boise
Results
General election
Results
See also
References
^ "Vote favors Church, Hansen, Symms" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
^ Shelledy, Jay (March 19, 1976). "Church joins race for White House" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). p. 1A.
^ "Sen. Church claims others dodge issues" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). Associated Press. March 18, 1976. p. 1.
^ "Cox(?), Smith, Kidwell, Evans, Ravenscroft in" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). Associated Press. August 7, 1974. p. 1.
^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=329815
^ "Smith announces race for Church Senate seat" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). Associated Press. November 9, 1973. p. 5.
^ "Bob Smith for Idaho" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). (advertisement). August 6, 1974. p. 7.
^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=329814
^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=6346