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The 2008 United States Senate election for the state of Idaho will be held on November 4 , 2008 .

Incumbent Republican Senator Larry Craig announced his intent to resign following a sex scandal, {Link without Title} but has possibly changed his mind.

Former 2007

On the Democratic side, former Congressman 2007

Conservative activist and former 2007

2007


ANALYSIS

The Class II seat currently held by Craig has been in Republican hands for nearly 60 years. The last Democrat to hold the seat was Bert H. Miller , who held the seat for eight months before his death in 1949.

2007


ANNOUNCED CANDIDATES


Democratic



Republican

  • Veterinarian and former rancher Rex Rammell - Announced July 2007



POTENTIAL CANDIDATES


Republican



Other

  • Boise City Councilman Alan Shealy

  • Conservative activist Marvin Richardson



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