Mike
Simpson
Republican incumbent Mike Simpson seeks his fifteenth term representing Idaho's 2nd Congressional District.
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- positions
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Background
Mike Simpson is the Republican U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District, currently serving his fourteenth term in Congress. He was born in Burley, Idaho, and raised in Blackfoot, where he later practiced dentistry at the Simpson Family Dental Practice alongside his father and uncle after earning a DMD from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis and a degree from Utah State University. 16
Before his congressional career, Simpson was elected to the Blackfoot City Council in 1980 and to the Idaho Legislature in 1984, where he served until 1998, including six years as Speaker of the Idaho House. He was first elected to Congress in 1998 and has served continuously since then. 1
In the 118th and subsequent Congresses, Simpson has served as chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, giving him significant influence over federal land and environmental spending. 1 He is listed as a candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. 17
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Idaho
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative, Idaho's 2nd Congressional District
- Website
- mikesimpson.house.gov(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Mike Simpson voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 4.0%
- with their party’s majority
- 90%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingSimpson listed on November 3 general election ballot against Gilbreath, Houser, Hutchinson, and Johanson
Voter guide coverage lists Simpson on the November 3 ballot against Democratic nominee Ellie Gilbreath, independents Emre Houser and Tripp Charles Hutchinson, and Libertarian Will Johanson. A Constitution Party candidate died in June.
ID voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsSimpson's newsletter details Sharia-Free America Act cosponsorship and other legislative activity
Simpson's October 4 newsletter described his cosponsorship of the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act and membership in the Sharia-Free America Caucus, as first announced on October 2.
THE SIMPSON STANDARD: October 4th, 2026 | Gem State Chronicle · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsSimpson cosponsors Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act and joins related caucus
Simpson announced he had cosponsored H.R. 5722, the Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act, and joined the Sharia-Free America Caucus. The bill seeks to prevent foreign nationals who observe Sharia from entering or remaining in the United States.
RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Joins Sharia-Free America Efforts · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsSimpson marks Hyde Amendment's 50th anniversary, reaffirms pro-life stance
Simpson released a statement calling himself 'unapologetically pro-life' and reiterating his opposition to federal funding for elective abortions, referencing his support for several related bills.
Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsSimpson announces support for Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Simpson's office announced support for legislation to impose additional sanctions on Russia and Iran and extend the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031.
Rep. Simpson Supports Imposing Additional Sanctions on ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsSimpson campaign FEC figures show $1.1M raised, $800K spent through June 30
FEC data cited by the Idaho State Journal showed Simpson had raised more than $1.1 million and spent nearly $800,000 through June 30, with over $600,000 in PAC contributions. Simpson's campaign did not respond to the outlet's interview requests for the article.
Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsSimpson supports Ratepayer Protection Act to shield Idahoans from data-center electricity costs
Simpson announced support for H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which would require data-center companies to pay for electricity needed to power their facilities, citing constituent concerns about potential cost increases.
Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingSimpson wins Republican primary with 63.3% of the vote
NPR, citing AP data as of May 21 with 99% of results in, reported Simpson at 63.3% (63,451 votes), advancing as the Republican nominee for Idaho's 2nd District.
Idaho Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo officialListed as co-chair of Simpson's campaign on the campaign endorsements page. No date given. simpsonforcongress.com
- Idaho Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke officialListed as co-chair and supporter of the re-election campaign on the campaign endorsements page. No date given. simpsonforcongress.com
- Former Idaho Governor C.L. 'Butch' Otter officialListed as endorsing Simpson and chairing his re-election campaign on the campaign endorsements page. No date given. simpsonforcongress.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed on the campaign endorsements page with no date; not confirmed as specifically a 2026 endorsement. simpsonforcongress.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed on the campaign endorsements page with no date; not confirmed as specifically a 2026 endorsement. simpsonforcongress.com
- President Donald Trump officialCampaign page lists Trump's 'Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' No date given; not confirmed as specifically a 2026 endorsement. simpsonforcongress.com
- Idaho Governor Brad Little officialListed as supporting Simpson's re-election on the campaign endorsements page. No date given. simpsonforcongress.com
- Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield officialSays Simpson has her 'full support for re-election' on the campaign endorsements page. No date given. simpsonforcongress.com
- Republican Whip Steve Scalise officialSays he is 'proud to support' Simpson on the campaign endorsements page. His posted statement mentions the 2022 election, so it should not be read as evidence of a 2026 endorsement. No date given. simpsonforcongress.com
- National Association of Home Builders organizationListed on the campaign endorsements page with no date; not confirmed as specifically a 2026 endorsement. simpsonforcongress.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Simpson for Idaho's Second District on September 1, 2026. uschamber.com · Sep 1, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House ID-02 · R | Won | 172,450 | 63.6% |
| 2020 | U.S. House ID-02 · R | Won | 250,669 | 64.1% |
| 2018 | U.S. House ID-02 · R | Won | 170,274 | 60.7% |
| 2016 | U.S. House ID-02 · R | Won | 205,292 | 62.9% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.12M
- Spent
- $794K
- Cash on hand
- $429K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8ID02064(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] Idaho Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] ID voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] THE SIMPSON STANDARD: October 4th, 2026 | Gem State Chronicle(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District of Idaho(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] RELEASE: Rep. Simpson Joins Sharia-Free America Efforts(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Rep. Simpson Releases Statement on 50th Anniversary of the ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [8] Rep. Simpson Supports Imposing Additional Sanctions on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [9] Rep. Simpson Supports Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [10] Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [11] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Mike Simpson for Idaho's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 1, 2026
- [12] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
- [13] The State of Our Union Is Strong — Because Economic Relief Is ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
- [14] Rep. Simpson Supports the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
- [15] Press Releases - Mike Simpson - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
- [16] Issues - Mike Simpson for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 5, 2024
- [17] Immigration | U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson - 2nd District ...(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017