Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch defeated a crowded field for the Republican nomination, while former Congressman Larry LaRocco won the Democratic nomination in similar fashion. Conservative independents Rex Rammell and Pro-Life (formerly Marvin Richardson) also qualified for the general election ballot.
Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch emerged victorious in a competitive Republican primary, while former Congressman Larry LaRocco secured the Democratic nomination through a similar process. Conservative independents Rex Rammell and Pro-Life candidate Marvin Richardson also secured spots on the general election ballot.