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Idaho ballot

U.S. Senate Idaho

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeAttorney

Jim Risch is an attorney and the incumbent U.S. Senator from Idaho. He served as Ada County Prosecuting Attorney and has taught criminal justice at Boise State University.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewNonprofit executive

David Roth ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jeremy Gilbert ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianSoftware engineer

Matt Loesby is a software engineer for U.S. Senate Idaho. Matt Loesby supports border security.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mike Little ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur

Nancy Harris ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateInformation technology professional

Fleming, an IT professional and first-time Independent candidate, emphasizes limiting government surveillance and authoritarianism. She advocates for household security through housing access and food independence, and supports restoring agricultural lands and water cycles.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Theodore Nichols ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentProfessor

Todd Achilles is an independent Army veteran and former state legislator making his first Senate run. He emphasizes anti-corruption reform, strengthening the middle class, and protecting Idaho's public lands.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Travis Oler ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeAdvancedAttorney

Jim Risch is an attorney and the incumbent U.S. Senator from Idaho. He served as Ada County Prosecuting Attorney and has taught criminal justice at Boise State University.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Brad Moore is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedNonprofit executive

David Roth ran for U.S. Senate Idaho in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateIronworker

Denny LaVe is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAnalyst

Joe Evans ran for U.S. House Idaho District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEngineer

Josh Roy is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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LibertarianAdvancedSoftware engineer

Matt Loesby is a software engineer for U.S. Senate Idaho. Matt Loesby supports border security.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAccount executive

Nickolas Bonds is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Idaho in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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