The nation saw a blue wave this election. Idaho saw a ripple.

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 1,507

Last Updated: 12 hours, 22 minutes ago

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In Idaho, a Republican stronghold, the closest Democrat in this year’s election to securing a seat in Congress or statewide office was 11 points behind.

The candidate, Ellie Gilbreath, was trying to stop Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson’s bid for reelection to a 15th term.

Across the country last week, Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress, won governorships in most states and made

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