Idaho’s Republican federal incumbents fend off primary challengers

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 750

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Idaho’s incumbent members of Congress won their Republican primary contests and will advance to the general election.

Preliminary results after Tuesday’s primary show that incumbent Idaho federal officers – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, and Reps. Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher – fended off their opponents. The winners go on to face their Democratic, Libertarian, Constitution Party, and independent challengers in the general election on Nov 3.

Official results will be certified by election officials …

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