Election 2004 voters guide

U.S. Senate

About this race: A United States senator from Idaho is charged with writing, debating and deciding on federal laws, investigating matters of public concern, and monitoring federal agencies and programs. A senator also participates in declaring war, approving treaties, regulating interstate and foreign commerce, raising or lowering federal taxes, minting and appropriating money, and approving top agency and judicial appointments. Terms run six years.

Constituency: Idahoans

Salary: $158,100

Candidates running for office

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