2006 Idaho gubernatorial election

The 2006 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Governor Jim Risch succeeded Dirk Kempthorne, who resigned May 26 to become Secretary of the Interior. Risch served as governor until the end of the term, but had committed to a reelection campaign for Lieutenant Governor before Kempthorne's appointment and subsequent resignation.

2006 Idaho gubernatorial election

November 7, 2006
 
Nominee Butch Otter Jerry Brady
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 237,437 198,845
Percentage 52.7% 44.1%

County results
Otter:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Brady:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Jim Risch
Republican

Elected Governor

Butch Otter
Republican

This was the last time that a Democrat won over 40% of the vote in Idaho.

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