Matt
Loesby
Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Idaho (2026); former 2024 congressional candidate from Eagle, Idaho
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Background
Matt Loesby is the Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Idaho (Class 2) in the November 3, 2026 general election. He lives in Eagle, Idaho, having moved to the Treasure Valley in 2020 after being raised in Centennial, Colorado. He is not the incumbent; he previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for Idaho's 1st Congressional District in 2024, receiving 9,594 votes but not winning. 1213
Before entering politics, Loesby worked in video game development from 2010 to 2018 and briefly relocated to North Carolina for work before settling in Idaho. He currently describes himself as doing administrative work and activism for the Libertarian Party of Idaho, volunteering for his church, and developing a video game. 112
Loesby's campaign platform is oriented around Libertarian principles. His campaign website is loesby.us and carries the tagline "Stop Doing Evil." He also won a 2022 race for precinct committeeman, running unopposed, according to the Idaho Secretary of State's elections database. 1356
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Idaho
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- loesby.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 6newsLoesby calls for full U.S. troop withdrawal and exit from UN, NATO, and Interpol
In answers published by the Idaho Statesman on foreign policy and trade, Loesby said he supports full withdrawal of all American troops to the U.S. homeland and called for withdrawal from international institutions including the UN, NATO, and Interpol. He also described tariffs as a tax.
Fact check: Where Idaho U.S. Senate candidates stand on foreign policy, trade · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsKIVI reports Loesby's Caldwell forum positions on immigration and abortion
KIVI's coverage of the Caldwell forum reported that Loesby argued for enforcing the border and removing people in the country illegally, and said abortion should be permitted only in cases of self-defense and that the issue should remain with the states.
U.S. Senate candidates tackle immigration, abortion and ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30debateLoesby appears at Caldwell forum, proposes eliminating Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security
Loesby joined independent candidates Todd Achilles and Natalie Fleming at a Caldwell forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, and local AAUW. Republican Sen. Jim Risch did not attend. Loesby proposed eliminating Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to reduce federal debt, called for ending overseas wars and defunding U.S. military bases abroad, said tariffs should be rolled back while potentially used on China, and argued deportations could help address housing costs.
Idaho US Senate candidates weigh in on tariffs, Iran War, federal ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18pollPoll showing Loesby at 4.5% in Idaho Senate race reported publicly
The Advanced Targeting Research poll result placing Loesby at 4.5% was publicly reported on September 18 by Independent Political Report and a social media poll tracker account.
Politics & Poll Tracker on X: "Advanced Targeting Research poll | 9 ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 13pollAdvanced Targeting Research poll surveys Idaho Senate race, Loesby at 4.5%
A poll by Advanced Targeting Research, conducted September 13–16 among registered voters and not commissioned by any candidate, showed Loesby at 4.5% alongside Todd Achilles and Jim Risch. Sample size and full methodology were not reported.
Independent, Libertarian Candidates Reach Combined 50 Percent ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingLoesby wins Libertarian primary unopposed with 855 votes
Loesby won the Idaho Libertarian primary unopposed, receiving 855 votes according to certified state results.
Matt Loesby, U.S. Senate | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Feb 27filingMatt Loesby files for Idaho U.S. Senate race as Libertarian candidate
Loesby filed for the 2026 Idaho U.S. Senate race; the Idaho Secretary of State listed the filing as approved.
Matt Loesby, U.S. Senate | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Libertarian Party of Idaho organizationListed under 'Other (1)' on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no date or further description provided. ivoterguide.com
Sources 10
- [1] Fact check: Where Idaho U.S. Senate candidates stand on foreign policy, trade(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Matt Loesby, U.S. Senate | Idaho Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [3] Idaho US Senate candidates weigh in on tariffs, Iran War ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] U.S. Senate candidates tackle immigration, abortion and ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] Idaho US Senate candidates weigh in on tariffs, Iran War, federal ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Voter Guide Profile for ID U.S. Rep., Dist. 1 candidate - Matt Loesby(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] Independent, Libertarian Candidates Reach Combined 50 Percent ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [8] Politics & Poll Tracker on X: "Advanced Targeting Research poll | 9 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [9] 2026 general election survey: U.S. Senator - KBOI(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
- [10] Campaign Platform(opens in a new tab) Mar 14, 2024