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U.S. Representative, ID-CD-2

Mike Simpson

Republican

U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District since 1999. Chairs the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee on Appropriations. Won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary with 63.3% of the vote over challengers Brian Keene (20.9%) and Perry Shumway. Seeking a 15th term in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Hometown
Idaho Falls
In Office Since
January 1999
Tenure
27 years
Offices Held
1

Current

Jan 1999 – present
27 years in office

Recent Candidacies

2026 — U.S. House
Won
Profile compiled from public records: Idaho Secretary of State, U.S. Congressional Bioguide, and Idaho Politics editorial research. Updated August 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM Mountain Time.