BOISE, Idaho — A New York City resident plans a long-distance run as a Democrat for the Idaho U.S. Senate seat now held by Mike Crapo, a Republican.
William Bryk, who is 54, hasn’t raised a nickel for the May 2010 primary.
The Spokesman-Review reported he also hasn’t been to Idaho in his life, but says he was prompted to run because Crapo faced only a write-in challenger in 2004. Bryk says he didn’t want to let that happen again in 2010.
Election law requires Idaho candidates to be residents of the state only by the day of the general election; Bryk says he’ll move to Idaho if he wins the Democratic nomination.
State Democratic Party Director Jim Hansen says he’s confident his party will field a serious candidate who’s actually from Idaho.
Crapo aides said they didn’t know anything about Bryk, a lawyer and history buff, but would mount a vigorous campaign, if need be.