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1976Final results

1976 election for Idaho's 2nd District

U.S. House · Idaho

George Hansen (R) won with 50.6% of the vote, defeating Stan Kress (D) by 1.2 points.

George HansenRepublican · winner
50.6%84,175
Stan KressDemocrat
49.4%82,237
166,412 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976

Races before and after

EvenR+17.61980R+4.51982D+0.11984D+8.71986D+29.61988D+27.21990

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET