2008 United States Senate election in Idaho

2008 United States Senate election in Idaho
November 4, 2008
 
Nominee Jim Risch Larry LaRocco Rex Rammell
Party Republican Democratic Independent
Popular vote 371,744 219,903 34,510
Percentage 57.65% 34.11% 5.35%
Risch:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
LaRocco:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Rammell:      70–80%
Marmon:      >90%
Tie:      40–50%      No data
U.S. senator before election

Larry Craig
Republican

 Elected U.S. Senator

Jim Risch
Republican

The 2008 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 4, 2008. The primary elections were held on May 27. Incumbent Senator Larry Craig decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Fellow Republican incumbent lieutenant governor and former governor Jim Risch won the open seat.

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