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The 2022 Idaho Attorney General election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next Attorney General of Idaho. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Lawrence Wasden sought a sixth term in office,[1] but was defeated in the Republican primary on May 17.[2] Former Republican congressman Raúl Labrador won the general election, defeating Democratic candidate Tom Arkoosh.
Although Labrador comfortably won, with a victory margin of only 25.24%, this was the weakest performance by a Republican, and the strongest performance a Democrat performed since 2014. This was also the first time since 2002 Ada County voted for the Democratic candidate in an Attorney General election.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominated
- Raúl Labrador, U.S. Representative for Idaho's 1st congressional district (2011–2019) and candidate for governor in 2018[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Arthur Macomber, attorney[4]
- Lawrence Wasden, incumbent attorney general[1]
Failed to file
- Dennis Boyles, attorney[5]
Endorsements
Raúl Labrador
Executive branch officials
- Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State (2018–2021), former Director of the CIA (2017–2018), former U.S. Representative from Kansas's 4th congressional district (2011–2017)[6]
U.S. Senators
Organizations
- Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)[8]
- Conservatives of Idaho[9]
Lawerence Wasden
U.S. Representatives
- Mike Simpson, U.S. Representative from Idaho's 2nd congressional district (1999–)[10]
Governors
- Phil Batt, former governor of Idaho (1995–1999)[10]
- Dirk Kempthorne, former governor of Idaho (1999–2006)[10]
- Brad Little, Governor of Idaho (2019–present)[10]
- C.L. "Butch" Otter, former governor of Idaho (2007–2019)[10]
Attorneys general
- Jim Jones, former attorney general of Idaho (1983–1991), former justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2005–2017)[10]
Organizations
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Raul Labrador |
Art Macomber |
Lawrence Wasden |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Research Group (R)[12] | May 2–3, 2022 | 1,033 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 43% | 6% | 34% | 17% |
| Zoldak Research (R)[13] | April 9–12, 2022 | 549 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 36% | 4% | 33% | 27% |
| WPA Intelligence (R)[14][A] | March 7–9, 2022 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 35% | 2% | 14% | 49% |
Results
Labrador
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Wasden
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raúl Labrador | 140,576 | 51.6 | |
| Republican | Lawrence Wasden (incumbent) | 103,390 | 37.9 | |
| Republican | Arthur Macomber | 28,757 | 10.5 | |
| Total votes | 272,723 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Replacement nominee
- Tom Arkoosh, attorney
Withdrew after nomination
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steven Scanlin | 31,620 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 31,620 | 100.0 | ||
On July 18, Scanlin withdrew from the race. Boise attorney Tom Arkoosh took his place on the general election ballot for November.[18]
General election
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Raúl Labrador | Tom Arkoosh | |||||
| 1 | Oct. 25, 2022 | Idaho Public Television | Melissa Davlin | YouTube | P | P |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[19] | Lean R | November 3, 2022 |
| Elections Daily[20] | Safe R | November 1, 2022 |
Endorsements
Raúl Labrador
Executive branch officials
- Mike Pompeo, former Secretary of State (2018–2021), former Director of the CIA (2017–2018), former U.S. Representative from Kansas's 4th congressional district (2011–2017)[6]
U.S. Senators
State officials
- David Leroy, former Lieutenant Governor of Idaho (1983–1987) and former Idaho Attorney General (1979–1983)[21]
Organizations
- Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)[8]
- Conservatives of Idaho[9]
Tom Arkoosh
State officials
- Phil Batt, former Governor of Idaho (1995–1999) (Republican)[22]
- Jerry Evans, former Superintendent of Public Instruction (1979–1995) (Republican)[22]
- Dave High, former deputy Idaho Attorney General[22]
- Jim Jones, former attorney general of Idaho (1983–1991), former justice of the Idaho Supreme Court (2005–2017) (Republican)[23]
- Lydia Justice-Edwards, former Treasurer of Idaho (1987–1999) (Republican)[24][23]
- W. Anthony Park, former Idaho Attorney General (1971–1975)[24][23]
- Ben Ysursa, former Idaho Secretary of State (2003–2015) (Republican)[24][23]
State legislators
- Pam Ahrens, former state representative (Republican)[22]
- Max Black, former state representative (1993–2012) (Republican)[22]
- Cherie Buckner-Webb, former state senator (2012–2020)[24][23]
- Charles Coiner, former state senator (2004–2010) (Republican)[22]
- Judi Danielson, former Republican state senator (1995–2001) (Independent)[24][23]
- Denton Darrington, former state senator (1982–2012) (Republican)[22]
- Jerry Deckard, former state representative (Republican)[22]
- Bob Fry, former state representative (Republican)[22]
- Cindy Haagenson, former state representative (Republican)[22]
- Dean Haagenson, former state representative (Republican)[22]
- Patti Anne Lodge, state senator for Idaho's 11th legislative district (Republican)[22]
- Fred Martin, state senator for Idaho's 15th legislative district (Republican)[22]
- Beverly Montgomery, former state representative (1998–2002) (Republican)[22]
- Kathleen Noh, former state senator[22]
- Laird Noh, former state senator[22]
- Bill Ringert, former state senator (1982–1988) (Republican)[22]
- Joe Stegner, former state senator (1998–2011)[22]
- Scott Syme, seat A representative for Idaho's 11th legislative district (Republican)[22]
- Rich Wills, former state representative (2012–2016) (Republican)[22]
- Fred Wood, seat B representative for Idaho's 27th legislative district (Republican)[22]
Organizations
- Idaho Education Association[25]
Individuals
- Lori Otter, former First Lady of Idaho (2007–2019) (Republican)[22]
- Eric Peterson, former chair of the Nez Perce County Republicans (Republican)[22]
- Gary Raney, former Ada County sheriff (Republican)[22]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raúl Labrador | 367,579 | 62.6% | ||
| Democratic | Tom Arkoosh | 219,405 | 37.4% | ||
| Total votes | 586,984 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
By county
| County | Raul Labrador Republican |
Tom Arkoosh Democratic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | # | % | |
| Ada | 88,131 | 48.00% | 95,467 | 52.00% |
| Adams | 1,476 | 74.32% | 510 | 25.68% |
| Bannock | 14,198 | 56.06% | 11,130 | 43.94% |
| Bear Lake | 1,959 | 87.81% | 272 | 12.19% |
| Benewah | 2,823 | 82.91% | 582 | 17.09% |
| Bingham | 9,428 | 77.15% | 2,792 | 22.85% |
| Blaine | 2,837 | 29.28% | 6,851 | 70.72% |
| Boise | 2,455 | 72.08% | 951 | 27.92% |
| Bonner | 14,525 | 70.17% | 6,174 | 29.83% |
| Bonneville | 23,062 | 68.13% | 11,042 | 31.87% |
| Boundary | 4,212 | 81.33% | 967 | 18.67% |
| Butte | 807 | 82.52% | 171 | 17.48% |
| Camas | 338 | 65.89% | 175 | 34.11% |
| Canyon | 39,380 | 68.23% | 18,339 | 31.77% |
| Caribou | 1,681 | 80.70% | 402 | 19.30% |
| Cassia | 4,590 | 79.47% | 1,186 | 20.53% |
| Clark | 160 | 80.40% | 39 | 19.60% |
| Clearwater | 2,420 | 78.22% | 674 | 21.78% |
| Custer | 1,490 | 75.18% | 492 | 24.82% |
| Elmore | 4,551 | 69.88% | 1,962 | 30.12% |
| Franklin | 3,821 | 89.36% | 455 | 10.64% |
| Fremont | 3,379 | 79.94% | 848 | 20.06% |
| Gem | 5,757 | 76.58% | 1,761 | 23.42% |
| Gooding | 2,732 | 68.16% | 1,276 | 31.84% |
| Idaho | 6,020 | 81.04% | 1,408 | 18.96% |
| Jefferson | 7,510 | 83.19% | 1,517 | 16.81% |
| Jerome | 3,367 | 69.78% | 1,458 | 30.22% |
| Kootenai | 46,424 | 74.73% | 15,696 | 25.27% |
| Latah | 7,223 | 48.32% | 7,725 | 51.68% |
| Lemhi | 2,716 | 75.30% | 891 | 24.70% |
| Lewis | 1,059 | 77.81% | 302 | 22.19% |
| Lincoln | 902 | 68.39% | 417 | 31.61% |
| Madison | 6,649 | 80.80% | 1,580 | 19.20% |
| Minidoka | 1,092 | 23.31% | 3,592 | 76.69% |
| Nez Perce | 8,567 | 63.99% | 4,821 | 36.01% |
| Oneida | 1,378 | 86.56% | 214 | 13.44% |
| Owyhee | 2,586 | 79.20% | 679 | 20.80% |
| Payette | 5,847 | 77.57% | 1,691 | 22.43% |
| Power | 1,337 | 68.25% | 622 | 31.75% |
| Shoshone | 2,914 | 71.47% | 1,163 | 28.53% |
| Teton | 2,078 | 44.86% | 2,554 | 55.14% |
| Twin Falls | 15,009 | 66.31% | 7,625 | 33.69% |
| Valley | 2,680 | 51.61% | 2,513 | 48.39% |
| Washington | 2,969 | 76.36% | 919 | 23.64% |
| Totals | 367,579 | 62.62% | 219,405 | 37.38% |
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
By congressional district
Labrador won both congressional districts.[26]
| District | Labrador | Arkoosh | Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 69% | 31% | Russ Fulcher |
| 2nd | 56% | 44% | Mike Simpson |
See also
Notes
- ↑ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
Partisan clients
- ↑ Poll sponsored by Club for Growth Action
References
- 1 2 Russell, Betsy (November 22, 2021). "Attorney General Wasden announces re-election bid, will seek 6th term". www.idahopress.com. The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ↑ "Former U.S. Congressman Labrador wins nomination for Idaho attorney general". Boise State Public Radio. May 18, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ Dawson, James (November 17, 2021). "Raul Labrador wants to be Idaho's next attorney general". www.boisestatepublicradio.org. Boise State Public Radio. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ↑ Parsons, Brian. "Art Macomber: Idaho's next attorney general?". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ Moseley-Morris, Kelcie. "Where's the money coming from in Idaho's statewide races?". www.rexburgstandardjournal.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- 1 2 "Mike Pompeo endorses Rual Labrador for Idaho Attorney General". www.kmvt.com. KMVT. March 11, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- 1 2 Pruett, Greg (May 11, 2022). "Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Raul Labrador for Attorney General". idahodispatch.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- 1 2 Labrador, Raúl [@RaulLabrador4ID] (May 6, 2022). "Thank you CPAC for your endorsement. I will be a stronger voice for Idaho in fighting back against the extreme policies of the Biden Administration. I will defend the people of Idaho! #idpol #idleg https://t.co/vA6SYXyuDW" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2022 – via Twitter.
- 1 2 Labrador, Raúl [@RaulLabrador4ID] (April 1, 2022). "Thank you, Conservatives of Idaho! I will be a stronger, conservative voice as our next Attorney General. Vote in Absentee Voting, Early Voting, or on Election Day, May 17th, in the Republican Primary. https://t.co/sg5lXSIvAU" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2022 – via Twitter.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ridler, Keith (May 17, 2022). "2022 Idaho primary: Updates on attorney general race". apnews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Idaho Grades & Endorsements". nrapvf.org. NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ↑ Remington Research Group (R)
- ↑ Zoldak Research (R)
- ↑ WPA Intelligence (R)
- ↑ "Idaho Primary Election Results". The New York Times. May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ↑ "Idaho candidates finish filing for 2022 elections". Spokane Public Radio. March 13, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Faculty Details | NBI". www.nbi-sems.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Boise attorney to face Labrador for Idaho attorney general". July 26, 2022.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis. "Secretary of State and Attorney General: What to Watch for Next Week in Key Statewide Contests – Sabato's Crystal Ball". Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ↑ Solomon, Zack (November 7, 2022). "Elections Daily Secretary of State Ratings". Elections Daily. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Leroy endorses Labrador for AG, says Labrador will bring back 'solicitor general' position". Idaho Press. August 30, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 "The race for Idaho Attorney General is causing party lines to blur". KMVT. October 12, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Arkoosh announces bipartisan slate of campaign co-chairs". August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Ysursa joins Arkoosh campaign as a co-chair; longtime GOP official endorses Dem for 1st time, in race against Labrador". Idaho Press. August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ↑ "UPDATED STORY: Breaking down the IEA's fall endorsements". October 12, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Idaho Election Results by Congressional District".
External links
Official campaign websites