Idaho Senate Election 2026
Jim Risch (R) is running. Rating: Solid R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Achilles | Independent | Independent |
| Jim Risch (incumbent) | Republican | Senator since 2009 |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
Jim Risch (R)
- Voted to protect infants who survive abortions. (2020-02) source
- Says the president may use military force against Iran. (2020-02) source
- Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous. (2023) source
- Opposes letting undocumented immigrants earn citizenship. (2008) source
- Opposes cap-and-trade. (2008) source
- Supports school vouchers. (2008) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.