9 candidates are on the ballot in Idaho's 2 congressional districts.
District 1: Russ Fulcher (Republican), Kaylee Peterson (Democratic), Sarah Zabel (Independent) and Brendan J. Gomez (Constitution).
District 2: Michael Simpson (Republican), Ellie Gilbreath (Democratic), Tripp Hutchinson (Independent), Emre Houser (Independent) and Will Johanson (Libertarian).
Where they differ: Kaylee Peterson supports a labor-first economy prioritizing working-class families and advocates for a universal single-payer healthcare system to lower costs and improve transparency 17. She also supports cutting middle-class taxes while increasing corporate tax rates and removing corporate tax breaks 14. Sarah Zabel supports fiscal responsibility by raising revenue from high earners and reducing expenditures, focusing on controlling the national debt and supporting small businesses 316. She also supports targeted action to reduce healthcare costs and expand access, especially in rural areas 8. Russ Fulcher votes consistently for pro-business and regulatory reform bills, supporting financial protections and capital access but opposes the KIDS Act 6. He supports patient-centric healthcare alternatives and opposes government mandates and the ACA's impact on premiums 910. AI-written comparison of the sourced positions on the district page. Generated Oct 18, 2026.
Where they differ: Michael Simpson opposes illegal immigration, supports building the wall, and votes mostly yea on immigration enforcement bills 12. He supports stiff sentences for criminals using guns and votes yea on public safety bills 67. Tripp Hutchinson supports properly funding a pathway to full citizenship for migrant workers and advocates ending forever wars by returning war powers to Congress 319. Emre Houser criticizes ICE raids for harming Idaho industries and emphasizes defending constitutional rights as a priority 49. He supports removing the Social Security wage cap to extend fund viability 15. Ellie Gilbreath supports protecting Second Amendment rights and applying the law evenly without political weaponization 8. She supports tax fairness by closing loopholes for corporations and billionaires and cutting taxes for working families 13. Will Johanson says runaway immigration depresses wages and raises housing costs 5. He supports the Second Amendment and pledges to vote no on increased spending on warfare and subsidies 1016. AI-written comparison of the sourced positions on the district page. Generated Oct 19, 2026.
