Two GOP challengers will face longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson in May election

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 2,224

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Correction: This story was corrected at 10:35 a.m. on May 6 to reflect that U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson previously served on the Blackfoot City Council.

Longtime Idaho U.S. House Rep. Mike Simpson will face two challengers in the Republican primary election on May 19.

Brian Keene, a 63-year-old from Twin Falls, and Perry Shumway, a 61-year-old from Rexburg, are running against Simpson. The incumbent is in his 14th, two-year term representing Idaho’s 2nd …

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