1990 Idaho gubernatorial election explained
| Election Name: | 1990 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Idaho |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1986 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1986 |
| Next Election: | 1994 Idaho gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1994 |
| Election Date: | November 6, 1990 |
| Image1: | Image:Cecil D Andrus.png |
| Nominee1: | Cecil Andrus |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 218,673 |
| Percentage1: | 68.2% |
| Nominee2: | Roger Fairchild |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 101,937 |
| Percentage2: | 31.8% |
| Map Size: | 180px |
| Governor |
| Before Election: | Cecil Andrus |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Cecil Andrus |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1990 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990, to elect the Governor of the state of Idaho. Cecil Andrus, the Democratic incumbent, ran for an unprecedented fourth term.[1] Roger Fairchild, a former state senate majority leader from Fruitland,[2] won the Republican nomination in May,[3] [4] but was easily defeated in November by the popular Andrus.[5] [6]
This was the sixth consecutive win for the Democrats, which started with Andrus' first victory twenty years earlier in 1970., this is the last time that a Democrat has been elected Governor of Idaho.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 22, 1990.[7] [8] [9]
Democratic primary
Candidate
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Campaign
Although Fairchild attempted to capitalize on his business experience and Andrus' veto of a bill passed by the state legislature severely restricting abortion earlier in the year,[12] [13] the incumbent's personal popularity in Idaho proved to be too much to overcome.[5] [6]
Results
See also
Notes and References
- News: Andrus seeks 4th term . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Trillhaase . Marty . Loftus . Bill . March 20, 1990 . 1A.
- News: Fairchild's on a 1-year-long roller coaster . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Trillhaase . Marty . May 20, 1990 . 1C.
- News: Fairchild grabs governor race. Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . Warbis . Mark . May 23, 1990 . 1A.
- News: Fairchild will try to unseat Andrus . Idahonian . (Moscow) . Associated Press . May 23, 1990 . 10A.
- News: Andrus' 4th win boosts Democrats . Idahonian . (Moscow) . Associated Press . November 7, 1990 . 3A.
- News: Andrus, Craig record lopsided wins . Spokane Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . November 7, 1990 . B5.
- News: Gov. hopefuls: Andrus spells disaster . Idahonian . (Moscow) . Thompson . Steve . May 18, 1990 . 12A.
- News: Idaho voters sort out the winners, losers today . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Associated Press . May 22, 1990 . 1A.
- News: Early birds got the election wins . Idahonian . (Moscow) . Associated Press . Kenyon . Quayne . May 24, 1990 . 3A.
- News: Gilbert insists she's readiest for November . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Trillhaase . Marty . May 20, 1990 . 1C.
- News: Erhart brings unusual ideas to campaign . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Trillhaase . Marty . May 20, 1990 . 1C.
- News: Abortion ban vetoed . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Trillhaase . Marty . March 30, 1990 . 1A.
- News: Andrus vetoes abortion ban . Idahonian . (Moscow) . Associated Press . March 31, 1990 . 1A.
