Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they’re worried about high cost of living

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 2,089

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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Multiple election challengers to longtime incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson say they are focused on lowering the cost of living for Idahoans.

On Nov. 3, Democrat Ellie Gilbreath, independents Tripp Hutchinson and Emre Houser, and Libertarian Will Johanson, will face Simpson, who’s in his 14th term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represents Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers much of southeast Idaho.

Simpson’s campaign did not respond to multiple emails …

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