This list is not an endorsement and is not yet complete. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, not in ballot order; write-in candidates are listed last. Party labels are shown as the source reported them. As of October 26, 2026, it covers the U.S. Senate race and 2 of Idaho’s 2 U.S. House districts.
Confirm with your official sample ballot from your county or local election office (find it at vote.gov). See how each name was checked.
U.S. Senate
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Achilles | Independent | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Natalie M Fleming | Independent | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Matt Loesby | Libertarian | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Jim Risch | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
U.S. House, District 1
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Russ Fulcher | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Brendan J Gomez | Constitution | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Kaylee Peterson | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Sarah Zabel | Independent | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
U.S. House, District 2
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ellie Gilbreath | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Emre Houser | Independent | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Tripp Charles Hutchinson | Independent | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Will Johanson | Libertarian | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
| Mike Simpson | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: Tally Idaho 2026 general-election federal roster, citing Idaho Secretary of State final list (2026-10-23) |
Source Notes for Idaho
These notes from our research explain what each source above does and does not confirm. They use some election-office shorthand: “SOS” means the Secretary of State, “secondary” means a non-government source, and “pending” means not yet checked.
- Candidate list cited by publisher; Idaho SOS live candidate portal not independently reconciled. David Roth excluded as withdrawn; no FEC registration treated as ballot proof.
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