Idaho campaign finance: Boise Democrat tops list of legislative campaign fundraisers

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 958

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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An incumbent Democratic state legislator running for re-election in a swing district in Boise has raised the most money of any legislative candidate in 2026, Idaho campaign finance reports show.

As of Thursday afternoon, Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, has raised $168,287 during the 2026 election year, according to Sunshine, the online campaign finance database run by the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office.

Berch has raised more than $68,000 more than the legislative candidate …

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