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Toss-up · 2002 Governor
Idaho Governor
In the 2002 Idaho Governor race, C. Dirk Kempthorne (R) won by about 15 points.
Actual result
R+14.6
Final polls said
R+8.0
1 late poll · ✓
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Winner
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Smith & Associates | R+8.0 | 6.6 | ✓ |
The polls behind it
1 poll · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Greg Smith & Associates2002-10-287
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2002 Idaho Governor race?
C. Dirk Kempthorne (R) won, by about 14.6 points (R+14.6).
When was the 2002 Idaho Governor election held?
It was held in November 2002.
Which party matches you?
These candidates split on taxes, health care, guns, and abortion. See where you land — and which members of Congress actually vote like you.