1972 United States Senate election in Idaho

1972 United States Senate election in Idaho

November 7, 1972
 
Nominee Jim McClure Bud Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 161,804 140,915
Percentage 52.26% 45.52%

County results
McClure:      50–60%      60–70%
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Len Jordan
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

Jim McClure
Republican

The 1972 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 7; incumbent Len Jordan did not run for re-election. Republican U.S. Representative Jim McClure was elected to succeed him over Democrat Bud Davis.