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1978Final results

1978 election for Idaho Legislative District 17

Idaho House of Representatives · Idaho

2 seats: Kathleen W. Gurnsey (R), Larry W. Harris (R) won.

2 seats
Kathleen W. GurnseyRepublican · winner · incumbent
31.5%4,862
Larry W. HarrisRepublican · winner · incumbent
25.6%3,952
Bill MaukDemocrat
24.5%3,775
18.3%2,828
15,417 votes

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 1978

Races before and after

EvenR+1.81972D+4.51974R+0.11976R+2.31978R+16.11980R+22.81982

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET