CQ Risk Rating: Safe Republican 
| GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 |
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| Mike Simpson (R) | 158,912 | 71% |
| Craig Williams (D) | 58,265 | 26% |
| Donovan Bramwell (LIBERT) | 7,542 | 3% |
| PRIMARY ELECTION: MAY 23, 2000 |
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| | Votes | Percentage | | Democratic |
| Craig Williams | 10,771 | 77% |
| Jack Wayne Chappell | 3,169 | 23% |
| | Republican |
| Mike Simpson | 60,984 | 100% |
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Major Industry | Military Bases | Population | Cities | People | Race | Median Household Income | Unusual Features
IDAHO 2
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East - Pocatello; Idaho Falls; Twin Falls
Covering the eastern half of Idaho, the 2nd includes part of Boise, a few
midsize towns and a vast swath of agricultural land. On the western side of
the district, in Elmore County, is the Mountain Home Air Force Base. But
most of the district subsists on agriculture, with potatoes, sugar beets and
grain as the major products.
The 2nd's manufacturing economy revolves around food processing
(including Ore-Ida's frozen french fries). But farms are faring poorly. To
replace crops that have declining market value, farmers have expanded into
dairy and cheese processing, especially in Twin Falls and Jerome counties.
Tourism is the state's third-leading industry. With natural wonders like
Shoshone Falls and ski resorts like Sun Valley, the 2nd attracts a steady
stream of vacationers.
Politically, the district consistently votes Republican on the state and
national level. Within the 2nd's state legislative districts, Republicans
lead Democrats 6-to-1. In 1992 and '96 presidential elections, only Blaine
County, with its resorts, voted Democratic.
Major Industry
Agriculture, food processing, tourism
Military Bases
Mountain Home Air Force Base, 4,270 military, 800 civilian; Boise Air
Terminal Air Guard Station, 1,362 military, 149 civilian (1997)
Population
503,392 (1990)
Cities
Boise (pt.), 64,174 (1990); Pocatello, 51,344; Idaho Falls, 48,079 (1996)
People
39% rural; 11% age 65+ (ranks second of two in state; bottom third
nationally); 63% married couples, 33% married couples with children; 19%
college educated (ranks first of two in state; middle third nationally); 51%
white collar (ranks first of two in state; bottom third nationally, 26% blue
collar (ranks second of two in state; middle third nationally) (1990)
Race
94% white, 0% black, 1% Asian; 6% Hispanic origin (1990)
Median Household Income
$25,446 (1990)
Unusual Features
Nearly 85 percent of all commercial trout sold in the United States are
produced in the Hagerman Valley near Twin Falls.
Source: Congressional Quarterly (Updated April 1999)
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