U.S. Senator Mike Crapo announced today that his 2016 re-election campaign has been endorsed by former Idaho Governor, Dirk A. Kempthorne. Governor Kempthorne also served as a United States Senator, Mayor of Boise and as U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
 “Having served the people of Idaho in the U.S. Senate, I know from experience that Mike has been a leader in fighting for common sense solutions to the critical issues we face as a nation,” said Governor Kempthorne. “During Mike’s service, the people of Idaho have been well represented as he has tenaciously fought for conservative solutions that reflect the values of our state. With all the challenges that currently face our nation, it is of the utmost importance to have his effective conservative leadership in Washington D.C. I urge my fellow Idahoans to join me in supporting Mike Crapo.”
 “Governor Kempthorne is a statesman who has served and represented Idaho with distinction at the local, state and national level,” said Senator Crapo. “I’m honored and grateful to have his continued support in the fight to bring conservative solutions to our nation’s capitol.”Â
 Senator Crapo is an unwavering conservative who proudly represents the people of Idaho in the U.S. Senate. As a conservative leader, Mike has spent his career fighting to lower taxes, eliminate wasteful government spending, stop federal government overreach, reform entitlement programs to ensure their solvency and bring free market principles to health care. Mike has an A+ rating with the National Rifle Association and has earned a 100% rating from the National Right to Life Committee.