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A newspaper article discussing: U.S. Rep. George V. Hansen, R-Idaho, faces a challenging rematch against Jerome attorney Jim Jones in the 1980 Republican primary, with crossover votes from Democrats and independents potentially tipping the scales. While Hansen is campaigning vigorously and has better organization compared to his 1978 race, Jones has been campaigning longer and will likely appeal to moderate Republicans and crossover voters. With the presidential contests influencing turnout, the race could be tight, and a high turnout might benefit Jones, making it uncertain whether Hansen can maintain his lead.

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Title:
The election eye...Crossover vote crucial in Hansen-Jones race
Creator:
Plastino, Ben
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1980-05-25
Description:
A newspaper article discussing: U.S. Rep. George V. Hansen, R-Idaho, faces a challenging rematch against Jerome attorney Jim Jones in the 1980 Republican primary, with crossover votes from Democrats and independents potentially tipping the scales. While Hansen is campaigning vigorously and has better organization compared to his 1978 race, Jones has been campaigning longer and will likely appeal to moderate Republicans and crossover voters. With the presidential contests influencing turnout, the race could be tight, and a high turnout might benefit Jones, making it uncertain whether Hansen can maintain his lead.
Subjects:
campaigning voters primary political parties re-elections
Politicians:
George V. Hansen
Location:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho County:
Bonneville County
Source:
Ben J. Plastino Papers, 1947-1998, MG 632, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/special-collections/
Source Identifier:
mg632-f01_030
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Language:
eng

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