Jim Risch Republican
U.S. Senator since 2009
Heavy favoriterating · Won the May 19 Republican primary
A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Idaho voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.
Sen. Jim Risch seeks a fourth term. Democratic nominee David Roth ended his campaign on July 28. Also on the ballot: independents Todd Achilles and Natalie Fleming, and Libertarian Matt Loesby.
U.S. Senator since 2009
Former Democratic state representative, running as an independent
Gov. Brad Little seeks a third term. Idaho has no gubernatorial term limits.
Governor of Idaho since 2019
Attorney; 2022 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor
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