Idaho's 1st congressional district

Idaho's 1st congressional district
Idaho's 1st congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
Current Representative		Raúl Labrador (R–Eagle)
Distribution	65.82% urban, 34.18% rural
Population (2000)	648,744
Median income	$38,364
Ethnicity	91.6% White, 0.3% Black, 1.4% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% other
Cook PVI	R+18

Idaho's 1st congressional district is one of two congressional districts in the U.S. state of Idaho. It comprises the western portion of the state.

From statehood in 1890 to the 1910 election, Idaho was represented by a statewide at-large seat. Following the 1910 census, Idaho gained a second House seat; it was first contested in 1912. However, through the 1916 election, both seats were statewide at-large seats. The first election in Idaho with two congressional districts was in 1918.

The 2012 election cycle saw the district remain largely in the shape it has had since the 1950s, encompassing the western third of the state. Notably, it lost almost all of its share of Boise to the 2nd district.^[1] A significant increase in population directly west of Boise over the previous decade, in western Ada County and Canyon County, was responsible for the westward shift of the boundary. However, the 1st continues to include most of Boise's suburbs. In Ada County itself, the district continues to include Meridian, Eagle, and some parts of Boise south of Interstate 84. It also includes the entire northern portion of the state, through the Panhandle.

The 1st district is currently represented by Raúl Labrador, a Republican from Eagle. First elected in 2010, he defeated Democratic incumbent Walt Minnick by over nine points and was easily re-elected in 2012.

List of representatives

Representative	Party	Term	Electoral history
District created		March 4, 1919
Burton French	Republican	March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1933	Redistricted from the at-large seats Lost re-election
Compton White	Democratic	March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1947	Lost re-election
Abe Goff	Republican	January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949	Lost re-election
Compton White	Democratic	January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951	Retired to run for U.S. Senate
John T. Wood	Republican	January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953	Lost re-election
Gracie Pfost	Democratic	January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1963	Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Compton White, Jr.	Democratic	January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1967	Lost re-election
Jim McClure	Republican	January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973	Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Steve Symms	Republican	January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1981	Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Larry Craig	Republican	January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1991	Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Larry LaRocco	Democratic	January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1995	Lost re-election
Helen Chenoweth-Hage	Republican	January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001	Retired
Butch Otter	Republican	January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007	Retired to run for Governor
Bill Sali	Republican	January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009	Lost re-election
Walt Minnick	Democratic	January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011	Lost re-election
Raúl Labrador	Republican	January 3, 2011 – Present	First elected in 2010

Presidential election results

Election results from presidential races
Year	Office	Results
2008	President	McCain 60.69% - 35.22%
2004	President	Bush 68.92% - 29.53%
2000	President	Bush 64.61% - 27.59%

Election Results

2002

Idaho's 1st Congressional District Election (2002)
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Butch Otter*	120,743	58.57
	Democratic	Betty Richardson	80,269	38.94
	Libertarian	Steve Gothard	5,129	2.49
Total votes			206,141	100.00
Voter turnout			%
	Republican hold

2004

Idaho's 1st Congressional District Election (2004)
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Butch Otter*	207,662	69.55
	Democratic	Naomi Preston	90,927	30.45
Total votes			298,589	100.00
Voter turnout			%
	Republican hold

2006

Idaho's 1st Congressional District Election (2006)
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Bill Sali*	115,843	49.94
	Democratic	Larry Grant	103,935	44.81
	Independent	Dave Olson	6,857	2.96
	Natural Law	Andy Hedden-Nicely	2,882	1.24
	Constitution	Paul Smith	2,457	1.06
Total votes			231,974	100.00
Voter turnout			%
	Republican hold

2008

Idaho's 1st Congressional District Election (2008)
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Walt Minnick	175,898	50.61
	Republican	Bill Sali*	171,687	49.39
Total votes			347,585	100.00
Voter turnout			%
	Democratic gain from Republican

2010

Idaho's 1st Congressional District Election (2010)
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Raul Labrador	126,231	51.02
	Democratic	Walt Minnick*	102,135	41.28
	Independent	Dave Olson	14,365	5.81
	Libertarian	Mike Washburn	4,696	1.90
Total votes			247,427	100.00
Voter turnout			%
	Republican gain from Democratic

Living former Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st congressional district

As of November 2015, there are six former members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st congressional district who are currently living at this time.

Representative	Term in office	Date of birth (and age)
Steve Symms	1973–1981	(1938-04-23) April 23, 1938
Larry Craig	1981–1991	(1945-07-20) July 20, 1945
Larry LaRocco	1991–1995	(1946-08-25) August 25, 1946
Butch Otter	2001–2007	(1942-05-03) May 3, 1942
Bill Sali	2007–2009	(1954-02-17) February 17, 1954
Walt Minnick	2009–2011	(1942-09-20) September 20, 1942

Historical district boundaries

2003 - 2013

References

↑ Adopted Redistricting Plans (accessed 2 February 2012)

External links

Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

Coordinates: 45°N 116°W / 45°N 116°W / 45; -116

Idaho's congressional districts

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