Idaho’s Republican federal incumbents fend off primary challengers • Idaho Capital Sun
U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, U.S. Reps. Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher will move forward to November’s general election
An official ballot drop box sits on the side of the street on Election Day during the May 19, 2026, primary at the Bonneville County Elections Office in Idaho Falls. (Photo by Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)
Idaho’s incumbent members of Congress won their Republican primary contests and will advance to the general election.
Preliminary results after Tuesday’s primary show that incumbent Idaho federal officers – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, and Reps. Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher – fended off their opponents. The winners go on to face their Democratic, Libertarian, Constitution Party, and independent challengers in the general election on Nov 3.
Official results will be certified by election officials on the June 9 state canvass deadline.
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