2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of Idaho, one from both of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on May 19, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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Both Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||
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District 1
The 1st district takes in the Idaho Panhandle and the western Boise area. The incumbent is Republican Russ Fulcher, who was re-elected with 71.0% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Andy Briner[3]
- Russ Fulcher, incumbent U.S. representative[4]
- Joseph Morrison, information security professional[5]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Russ Fulcher (R) | $369,513 | $328,554 | $220,967 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[7] | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ken Brungardt (D) | $13,239 | $7,160 | $6,078 |
| Kaylee Peterson (D) | $88,047 | $85,626 | $7,811 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[7] | |||
Constitution primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Independents
Candidates
Declared
- Sarah Zabel, author and retired U.S. Air Force major general[11]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Sarah Zabel (I) | $35,008 | $0 | $35,008 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[7] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[15] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses eastern and northern Boise, as well as Eastern Idaho. The incumbent is Republican Mike Simpson, who was re-elected with 61.4% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Brian Keene, educator[5]
- Perry Shumway, brand strategy manager[16]
- Mike Simpson, incumbent U.S. representative[17]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Perry Shumway (R) | $5,141 | $466 | $4,974 |
| Mike Simpson (R) | $728,473 | $404,796 | $428,882 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[19] | |||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Julie Wiley (D) | $20,889 | $13,963 | $6,925 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[19] | |||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Will Johanson[22]
Constitution primary
Candidates
Declared
Independents
Candidates
Declared
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[13] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe R | April 10, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[15] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |