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2026 Race · Idaho

U.S. House (District 2)

6 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 2) in Idaho is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 6 candidates are on record: Michael K. Simpson (Republican), Idaho Law (Constitution Party), Elinor Gilbreath (Democratic), Emre Houser (Independent), Tripp Hutchinson (Independent), and Will Johanson (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Michael K. Simpson (Republican), who has served since January 1999, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Idaho Law

Constitution Party

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Elinor Gilbreath

Democratic

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Emre Houser

Independent

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Tripp Hutchinson

Independent

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Will Johanson

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Michael K. Simpson

Republican · Since January 1999

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9171

    Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

  • HR.6279

    Urban Canal Modernization Act

2026 Idaho U.S. House (District 2) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 2) in Idaho in 2026?

Michael K. Simpson (Republican), Idaho Law (Constitution Party), Elinor Gilbreath (Democratic), Emre Houser (Independent), Tripp Hutchinson (Independent), and Will Johanson (Libertarian). Michael K. Simpson is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Idaho U.S. House (District 2) 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?

Michael K. Simpson, a Republican, currently represents Idaho, serving since January 1999.

What committees does Michael K. Simpson serve on?

Michael K. Simpson serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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