Idaho Federal Election Results: Risch, Fulcher and Simpson Lead November Returns

IDAHO — Republican candidates Jim Risch, Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson led in Idaho’s three federal congressional contests in unofficial returns from the November 3 general election.

The statewide snapshot reported by Idavoter from the Idaho Secretary of State in a November 4 snapshot at approximately 3:15 p.m. included all 44 counties and 986 of 986 precincts. Officials continued to label those results unofficial pending canvassing.

In the U.S. Senate contest, Jim Risch received 401,731 votes, or 56.53%, followed by independent Todd Achilles with 238,348 votes, or 33.54%. Independent Natalie Fleming received 49,927, or 7.03%, and Libertarian Matt Loesby received 20,673, or 2.91%.

In the 1st Congressional District, Republican Russ Fulcher received 243,591 votes, or 64.27%, against Democrat Kaylee Peterson’s 108,996, or 28.76%. Independent Sarah Zabel drew 23,004 votes, and Constitution Party candidate Brendan Gomez received 3,413.

In the 2nd Congressional District, Republican Mike Simpson received 170,721 votes, or 51.67%, and Democrat Ellie Gilbreath received 133,062, or 40.27%. Independent Tripp Hutchinson received 11,628, independent Emre Houser 7,848 and Libertarian Will Johanson 7,139.

The Senate figures are reported statewide, while House races are presented as separate district totals. These figures reflect one November 4 reporting snapshot rather than certified final totals.

Reporting status: Unofficial returns from the November 3, 2026 general election, as reported in November 4 source snapshots. These figures are subject to canvassing and certification.

Sources: Official Idaho federal delegation election-results portal, Statewide Nov4 results compiled from Secretary of State, Spokesman-Review election results, Idaho Secretary of State election page.