2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho

For related races, see 2026 United States House of Representatives elections.
Not to be confused with 2026 Idaho House of Representatives election.

2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Idaho
November 3, 2026
Both Idaho seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 2 0

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]

District 1

See also: Idaho's 1st congressional district

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
  • Russ Fulcher, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
  • Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[4]

Endorsements

Russ Fulcher
Organizations

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[6]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Ken Brungardt, retired painting contractor[7]
  • Kaylee Peterson, artisan jeweler and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024[8]

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[6]

Independents

Candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[10] Solid R February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[11] Solid R March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] Safe R April 10, 2025
Race to the WH[13] Safe R September 26, 2025

District 2

See also: Idaho's 2nd congressional district

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
Filed paperwork
  • Eric Clarke[16]
  • Sean Higgins, IT professional and candidate for this district in 2024[17]

Endorsements

Mike Simpson
Organizations

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025
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

Filed paperwork
  • Elinor Gilbreath[20]
  • Julie Wiley, retired counselor[21]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Julie Wiley (D) $20,889 $13,963 $6,925
Source: Federal Election Commission[19]

Independents

Candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[10] Solid R February 6, 2025
Inside Elections[11] Solid R March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[12] Safe R April 10, 2025
Race to the WH[13] Safe R September 26, 2025

References

  1. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". NCSL. May 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  3. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1890098". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  4. ^ "Statement of Candidacy". August 22, 2025
  5. ^ a b "Thank You for Supporting Pro-Israel Candidates". Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  6. ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Idaho 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  7. ^ "Ken Brungardt Officially Launches Campaign and Website for United States Congress in Idaho's 1st District". FOX40. September 10, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  8. ^ McCandless, Royce (October 8, 2025). "Challenger to Rep. Fulcher hosting rallies for 'accountability'". Eastern Progress. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Bayview resident enters congressional race as Independent". Coeur d'Alene Press. November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  11. ^ a b "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
  12. ^ a b "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  13. ^ a b "The 2026 House Forecast". Race to the WH. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
  14. ^ Smith, Lisa (August 27, 2025). "Rexburg's Perry Shumway to run for U.S. House of Representatives Idaho District 2". Rexburg Standard Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  15. ^ Rogerson, Riley; González, Oriana; Luetkemeyer, Em (December 18, 2025). "These House Republicans Won't Commit to Running in 2026". NOTUS. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  16. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1944673". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  17. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1930131". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  18. ^ "22 Republicans endorsed by LGBT organization: Full list of names". Newsweek. February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  19. ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - Idaho 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  20. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1949628". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  21. ^ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1882367". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  22. ^ Theophilus, Andrew (February 13, 2026). "Ketchum councilman announces run for Congress". Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
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