Idaho US Senate 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in Idaho.

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About this race

The 2026 United States Senate election in Idaho will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Idaho. Republican incumbent Jim Risch is seeking a fourth term. He is being challenged by independent former state representative Todd Achilles.

Primary elections were held on May 19, 2026. Risch won the Republican nomination with 67.3% of the vote, facing minimal opposition. The Democratic nomination was won by realtor David Roth, who was the nominee in 2022, but after Achilles entered the race in July with the support of Democratic leaders, Roth withdrew near the end of the month.

Republicans have not lost a Senate race in Idaho since 1974.

Latest coverage of the Idaho US Senate race

Idaho Democrat David Roth ends campaign for US Senate seat held by RischIdaho Capital Sun · 28 Jul 2026Idaho Democrat is latest Senate nominee to drop out in boost to independent rivalRoll Call · 29 Jul 2026Behind the Push to Clear the Field in Montana’s Senate RaceFlathead Beacon · 05 Aug 2026Montana Dem lawmakers call for Bankhead to drop out of U.S. Senate racedailymontanan.com · 08 Aug 2026Bankhead, Bodnar, and the Battle over Bowing OutMontana Free Press · 30 Jul 2026Missouri senator running for majority leader loses GOP primaryMissouri Independent · 05 Aug 2026Idaho Democrats think Jim Risch could be beaten, but they aren't sure they want a Democrat to run for SenateThe Spokesman-Review · 18 Jul 2026The Democrat Is Out in Idaho Senate Race. Now It’s Independent Todd Achilles vs. Jim RischIndependent Voter News · 29 Jul 2026

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