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2026 Race · Idaho

U.S. House (District 1)

4 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Idaho is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 4 candidates are on record: Russ Fulcher (Republican), Brendan Gomez (Constitution Party), Kaylee Peterson (Democratic), and Sarah Zabel (Independent). The seat is currently held by Russ Fulcher (Republican), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Brendan Gomez

Constitution Party

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Kaylee Peterson

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Sarah Zabel

Independent

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Russ Fulcher

Republican · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • Natural Resources

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9145

    PARKS Act

  • HR.1687

    CLEAN Act

2026 Idaho U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Idaho in 2026?

Russ Fulcher (Republican), Brendan Gomez (Constitution Party), Kaylee Peterson (Democratic), and Sarah Zabel (Independent). Russ Fulcher is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Idaho U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Idaho and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Russ Fulcher, a Republican, currently represents Idaho, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Russ Fulcher serve on?

Russ Fulcher serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Natural Resources. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.