Brendan
J. Gomez
Constitution Party candidate Brendan J. Gomez is challenging for Idaho's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026.
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Background
Brendan J. Gomez is a Constitution Party candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Idaho's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 110 He is not the incumbent; the seat is held by Republican Russ Fulcher. 1
According to the Idaho state elections database, Gomez previously ran unsuccessfully for Idaho State Senate District 22 in 2022 and for the same U.S. House seat in 2024. 10 The state database also records a 2022 run for precinct committeeman. 10
A local election-information directory lists his occupation as Regal Theater staff, consistent with his LinkedIn profile, which reports cashier and floor-staff work at Regal beginning in October 2022, as well as earlier captioning-agent work. 616 These are self-reported or secondary-source details. His LinkedIn profile also lists a high school diploma from Union High School in 2018. 16
In September 2026, reporting emerged that Gomez had pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, though coverage noted he remained legally eligible to run for federal office. 911
At a glance
- Party
- Constitution
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Idaho
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 2newsGomez listed among four general-election candidates for Idaho's 1st Congressional District
A candidate roundup published by KREM on October 2 listed Gomez as the Constitution Party candidate in the November 3 race alongside incumbent Republican Russ Fulcher, Democrat Kaylee Peterson, and independent Sarah Zabel.
Who are the candidates running to represent Idaho's 1st congressional district? · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsIdaho Capital Sun/Idaho State Journal publish full account of Gomez arrest and guilty plea
The Idaho Capital Sun, republished by the Idaho State Journal, reported the full account of Gomez's early July arrest, his September 14 guilty plea to two counts, the dropped charges, the recommended sentence, his scheduled sentencing, and his continued presence on the November 3 ballot.
Idaho congressional candidate pleads guilty to possession ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19newsKTVB reports on Gomez's guilty plea to possessing child sexually exploitative material
KTVB published a report based on court records detailing Gomez's September 14 guilty plea to two counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material as a Constitution Party candidate for Idaho's 1st Congressional District.
Idaho 1st Congressional District candidate pleads guilty to possessing child sexually exploitative material · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsGomez confirmed eligible for federal office and to remain on ballot despite guilty plea
Reporting confirmed that Idaho state restrictions on convicted felons holding state or local office do not govern eligibility for Congress, and that Gomez remained eligible for federal office and listed on the November 3 ballot.
Idaho Constitution Party candidate stays on ballot despite guilty plea ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16filingGomez's sentencing hearing scheduled for November 16, after the general election
Court records cited by the Idaho Capital Sun placed Gomez's sentencing hearing on November 16, 2026 — after the November 3 general election. His attorney could not immediately be reached for comment.
Idaho congressional candidate pleads guilty to possession ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsGomez pleads guilty to two counts of possessing child sexually exploitative material
In a plea agreement, Gomez pleaded guilty to two of the original ten counts of possession of sexually exploitative materials; the remaining eight counts were dropped. The state recommended a sentence of three years fixed and 12 years indeterminate.
Idaho 1st Congressional District candidate pleads guilty to possessing child sexually exploitative material · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 4newsDeadline passes for Gomez to withdraw from Idaho's 1st District ballot
The Idaho Capital Sun reported that the September 4 deadline for candidates to withdraw from the ballot passed, meaning Gomez's name would remain on the November 3 general-election ballot regardless of his criminal case.
Idaho congressional candidate pleads guilty to possession ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 1newsBrendan Gomez arrested on 10 counts of possessing child sex abuse material
Ada County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Gomez at a Boise home in early July 2026. He was charged with 10 counts of willfully possessing child sex abuse material and held on $500,000 bail, according to court records and the jail roster.
Idaho congressional candidate pleads guilty to possession ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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As of Mar 31, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4ID01149(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Who are the candidates running to represent Idaho's 1st congressional district?(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [2] Idaho congressional candidate pleads guilty to possession ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [3] Idaho 1st Congressional District candidate pleads guilty to possessing child sexually exploitative material(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [4] Idaho Constitution Party candidate stays on ballot despite guilty plea ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [5] Idaho's 1st Congressional District election, 2024(opens in a new tab) Mar 15, 2024