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U.S. Senator (Class 3)

2 people have held this office in our records · 1 former holders documented · 8 active 2026 candidates

Current

Incumbent · In office 27 years

Mike Crapo

Republican
Jan 1999 – present

Past

Jan 1993 – Jan 1999 · 5 years

Dirk Kempthorne

Republican · Moved to another office

2026 Candidates

David Roth
Democrat · 61.9% (29,534 votes)
Advances to November
Brad Moore
Democrat · 31.1% (14,865 votes)
Lost primary
Nickolas 007 Bonds
Democrat · 7.0% (3,345 votes)
Lost primary
Matt Loesby
Libertarian · 100.0% (856 votes)
Advances to November
Jim Risch INCUMBENT
Republican · 67.3% (156,140 votes)
Advances to November
Josh Roy
Republican · 14.3% (33,188 votes)
Lost primary
Joe Evans
Republican · 14.1% (32,636 votes)
Lost primary
Denny LaVe
Republican · 4.4% (10,182 votes)
Lost primary
Office history compiled from Idaho Secretary of State records, U.S. Congressional sources, and Idaho Politics editorial research. Updated August 26, 2026 at 10:53 AM Mountain Time. Historical predecessors documented back to 1990s where records permit.

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