1998 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 1998 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1998 to elect the Governor of Idaho. Phil Batt, the Republican incumbent, chose not to run for a second term. The Republican nominee, United States Senator Dirk Kempthorne, handily defeated the Democratic nominee, former Idaho Supreme Court justice Robert C. Huntley, to keep the seat in GOP hands.

For related races, see 1998 United States gubernatorial elections.

1998 Idaho gubernatorial election
November 3, 1998
 
Nominee Dirk Kempthorne Robert Huntley
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 258,095 110,815
Percentage 67.7% 29.1%
County results
Kempthorne:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Huntley:      50–60%
Governor before election

Phil Batt
Republican

 Elected Governor

Dirk Kempthorne
Republican

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