1972 United States Senate election in Idaho

The 1972 United States Senate election in Idaho took place on November 7, 1972. Incumbent Republican Senator Leonard B. Jordan did not run for re-election. Republican U.S. Representative James A. McClure was elected to succeed him over Democrat Bud Davis.

1972 United States Senate election in Idaho

November 7, 1972
 
Nominee James 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

Leonard B. Jordan
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

James McClure
Republican

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