Introduction
Scott F. McClure is a farmer, engineer, businessman, United States Army veteran, and American politician. McClure resides in Jerome, Idaho.
2004 U.S. Senate Campaign
The Democrats failed to put up a candidate for the first time in 2004, and McClure stood as a write-in candidate. He was the only opposition to the incumbent Crapo. He received 4,136 votes, just 0.82% of the total. Crapo spent more than 100 times more than McClure did during the race.
State Senate Campaigns
2006& 2008
McClure was the Democratic nominee in races for Idaho Legislature from the Jerome- and Minidoka County-based District 26. He was defeated in both elections by the Republican incumbent.
2016
McClure was the Democratic nominee in races for Idaho Legislature from the Jerome- and Minidoka County-based District 25. McClure was defeated by incumbent Jim Patrick.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Crapo (Incumbent) | 499,796 | 99.18 | |
| Democratic | Scott F. McClure (write-in) | 4,136 | 0.82 | |
| Majority | 495,660 | 98.36 | ||
| Total votes | 503,932 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||