Independent challenger calls on Risch to do three public debates ahead of Idaho’s general election

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 345

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles announced Wednesday he’s calling for incumbent U.S. Sen. Jim Risch to do a series of public debates ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Risch won his Republican primary contest Tuesday night with nearly 67% of the vote over three challengers, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. He will go on to face Achilles, independent Natalie Fleming, Democrat David Roth, and Libertarian Matt Loesby.

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