Labrador 50-43% (805 of 961)

Raul Labrador is introduced moments before he talks with supporters at the Republican Party Election Headquarters at a hotel in Boise Wednesday morning. Labrador is facing off against Democratic incumbent Walt Minnick for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District.  At 12:30 in the morning it was still to close to call the race. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)

• Latest: Labrador leads 49.6% to 42.3% with 803 of 961 precincts counted.
• AP calls race for Labrador
  

I’m having trouble with the Secretary of State’s Web site tonight, so I’ll have to post stories and links rather than numbers in the Raul Labrador-Walt Minnick race. With 124 of 961 precincts reporting, Labrador leads Minnick 51% to 41%. You can see the numerical results for this race and other statewide ones by clicking here.

US Representative, District 1 REP Raul R. Labrador 85,033 49.6% DEM Walt Minnick 72,890 42.5% IND Dave Olson 10,127 5.9% LIB Mike Washburn 3,266 1.9%

Question: Are you surprised that Labrador is ahead early?