Russ
Fulcher
Republican incumbent Russ Fulcher represents Idaho's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2018.
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Background
Russ Fulcher is a Republican U.S. Representative for Idaho's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2018 and serving since January 2019. He grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian, Idaho, earned a B.B.A. (1984) and M.B.A. (1988) from Boise State University, and obtained an electrical-engineering certification through Micron Technology. 111
Before entering Congress, Fulcher spent approximately 24 years in the high-technology sector, including 15 years at Micron Technology and nine years at Preco Electronics, while also working as a commercial realtor. 18
Fulcher served in the Idaho State Senate from 2005 to 2014, during which colleagues elected him Senate Republican Caucus Leader for six of his ten years. 111 He is running as the Republican incumbent in the November 2026 general election for Idaho's 1st Congressional District. 2
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Idaho
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Idaho's 1st Congressional District
- Website
- russfulcher.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Russ Fulcher 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
- 1.0%
- with their party’s majority
- 92%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · against their party's majorityOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- 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
- Oct 7newsFulcher tells Newsmax the Jack Smith investigation was 'weaponization of the government'
In a Newsmax interview, Fulcher said his text messages were swept up in the former special counsel's investigation and characterized it as 'spying on political opponents, plain and simple' and 'weaponization of the government in the worst way.' These are Fulcher's characterizations, not independent findings.
Rep. Fulcher to Newsmax: Smith Probe 'Weaponization' · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsFulcher joins local GOP candidates at Osburn forum, discusses public lands and federal programs
Fulcher participated in a community forum at the Silver Valley Event Center in Osburn, discussing federal-state-local coordination, federal land management, and PILT and Secure Rural Schools programs. He stated: 'Those federal lands are an absolute blessing. We want to keep those even more public than they are.'
Fulcher, local GOP candidates outline priorities at Osburn ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsFulcher's office announces mobile office hours in Sandpoint and Wallace for constituent services
The Bonner County Daily Bee reported that Fulcher's staff would hold mobile office hours in Sandpoint on October 5 and Wallace on October 6 to assist constituents with federal-agency matters.
Fulcher sets Sandpoint mobile office hours · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsFulcher announces $26 million returned to Idahoans through congressional casework
Fulcher announced that $26 million had been returned to Idahoans through his office's constituent casework efforts, per a Capitol Releases report dated September 24, 2026.
Fulcher Announces $26 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20debateOpinion letter alleges Fulcher has refused to debate opponents, calling it disrespectful to voters
A September 20 Bonner County Daily Bee opinion letter (updated October 8) alleged Fulcher had not agreed to participate in a proposed debate. This reflects the letter writer's account; the Idaho Voter Guide notes Fulcher could not be reached for comment on the debate invitation.
Fulcher's refusal to debate disrespects voters · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 10endorsementU.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Fulcher for re-election
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Fulcher. Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry president Alex LaBeau noted Fulcher supports IACI's positions nearly 90% of the time.
Russ Fulcher, U.S. House District 1 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19newsFulcher wins Republican primary with 78% of the vote
Fulcher received 100,104 votes (78.24%) in the Idaho Republican primary, per certified Idaho Secretary of State results as summarized by the Idaho Voter Guide.
Russ Fulcher, U.S. House District 1 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 18endorsementDonald Trump endorses Russ Fulcher for re-election
Trump posted: 'Russ Fulcher has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election,' as archived and cited by the Idaho Voter Guide.
Russ Fulcher, U.S. House District 1 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Feb 23filingFulcher files for Idaho's 1st Congressional District seat; filing approved by Idaho Secretary of State
The Idaho Voter Guide reports that Russ Fulcher filed for the Idaho 1st District House seat on February 23, 2026, and that the Idaho Secretary of State listed his filing as approved.
Russ Fulcher, U.S. House District 1 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Idaho Majority Club organizationThe Idaho Majority Club's endorsements page lists Fulcher for U.S. House District 1 among its 2026 endorsed candidates; no date stated in the listing. idahomajorityclub.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe Chamber announced its endorsement of Fulcher for Idaho's First District. uschamber.com · Aug 10, 2026
- Donald Trump officialTrump wrote, "Russ Fulcher has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trump-archive.com · May 18, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House ID-01 · R | Won | 222,901 | 71.3% |
| 2020 | U.S. House ID-01 · R | Won | 310,736 | 67.8% |
| 2018 | U.S. House ID-01 · R | Won | 197,719 | 62.8% |
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
- $663K
- Spent
- $598K
- Cash on hand
- $245K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8ID01124(opens in a new tab)
Sources 15
- [1] Fulcher, local GOP candidates outline priorities at Osburn ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Rep. Fulcher to Newsmax: Smith Probe 'Weaponization'(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Fulcher sets Sandpoint mobile office hours(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Russ Fulcher, U.S. House District 1 | Idaho Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Fulcher Announces $26 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] Fulcher's refusal to debate disrespects voters(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [7] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Russ Fulcher for Idaho's First District(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
- [8] ISSUES - RUSS FULCHER FOR CONGRESS(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
- [9] Monday, May 18, 2026 - Trump Archive(opens in a new tab) May 18, 2026
- [10] Endorsements & Wins(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2026
- [11] Healthcare - U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher(opens in a new tab) Nov 9, 2025
- [12] Key Issues(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2025
- [13] Fulcher: Today I Voted to Safeguard the Integrity of Our Elections(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2024
- [14] Op Ed: Dear DOJ: Leave The Politics To Congress (Gem State Patriot)(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2023
- [15] The Western Journal: GOP Rep. Fulcher: 'Green New Deal' Should ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 13, 2019