Mike Crapo
A candidate for U.S. Senator, State of Idaho in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
Age: 74
City: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Party: Republican
Education: Earned bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University and a law degree from Harvard University.
Work experience: Attorney, practiced law in Idaho Falls before election to Congress.
Political experience: Has served three six-year terms in the Senate and is running for a fourth. Previously served three terms in the U.S. House representing Idaho’s 2nd District, and before that served four terms in the Idaho Senate, where he was elected president pro-tem, the Senate’s top leadership position.
Family: Married. Has five children. with five children and three grandchildren.
Candidate Channels
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Crapo (R) | 452,620 | 66.16% |
| Jerry Sturgill (D) | 189,394 | 27.69% |
| Ray J. Writz (C) | 42,080 | 6.15% |
Related Coverage
Crapo withdraws endorsement of Trump, calls for him to step aside
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump; here’s his full statement: ”I have reached the decision that I can no longer endorse Donald Trump. This is not a decision that I have reached lightly, but his pattern of behavior has left…
Crapo introduces legislation to transform ‘Veterans Choice’ program
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo introduced legislation Monday aimed at cutting wait times for veterans seeking health care, and making other changes to the current Veterans Choice Program. Under the bill, a new “Care in the Community Program” would let veterans who live long distances from VA medical facilities seek specialty care…
Crapo bill targets vet health care
Veterans would have better access to health care in their communities under legislation introduced Monday by Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo. The Improving Veterans Care in the Community Act would consolidate programs to cut wait times for veterans, and would address other concerns raised by Idaho veterans and private health care providers.
Bill by Sen. Crapo would streamline and improve veterans health care
Veterans would have better access to health care in their communities under legislation introduced Monday by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo.
Labrador ‘angry’ as delegation splits; Idahoans speak out on coverage gap
Here’s my full Sunday column, from the split on a stopgap spending measure among Idaho’s all-GOP congressional delegation, to testimony from Idahoans at a hearing on Medicaid expansion options
Eye on Boise: Legislators in Congress split on budget vote
Idaho’s all-GOP congressional delegation split down the middle late last week as the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a continuing resolution to fund the government – avoiding a government shutdown by just two days. Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson voted in favor of the measure; Rep. Raul Labrador and Sen. Jim Risch voted against it.
AdWatch: Crapo, Sturgill both launch new campaign ads this week
As a record TV audience tuned in for the first presidential debate this week, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo and his Democratic challenger, Jerry Sturgill, both launched new TV campaign commercials. Here’s my full AdWatch story, examining their claims.
Ad Watch: Crapo, Sturgill launch new campaign ads on night of presidential debate
As a record TV audience tuned in for the first presidential debate this week, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo and his Democratic challenger, Jerry Sturgill, both launched new TV campaign commercials.
Idaho delegation splits on stopgap funding bill that avoids government shutdown with 2 days to spare
Idaho’s all-GOP congressional delegation split down the middle yesterday as the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a continuing resolution to fund the government – avoiding a government shutdown by just two days. Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Mike Simpson voted in favor of the measure;…
Crapo, Sturgill both air new campaign ads as Idahoans tune in for presidential debate
Crapo, Sturgill both air new campaign ads as Idahoans tune in for presidential debate