Three candidates challenge Risch in Republican primary election for U.S. Senate

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,774

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Three Republican challengers are seeking to unseat incumbent Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch.

Joe Evans, Denny LaVé, Josh Roy and Risch will all appear on the May 19 Republican primary election ballot. The winner of this primary contest will face the winner of the Democratic primary election, as well as Libertarian candidate Matt Loesby, and independents Todd Achilles and Natalie Fleming in the November general election.

[Voter Guide: 2026 primary election Voter …

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