Will
Johanson
Libertarian candidate for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District; Navy veteran and semiconductor engineer based in Boise
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Background
Will Johanson is the Libertarian Party candidate for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He was born and raised in California's Central Valley (Tracy, CA) and is now based in Boise, Idaho. 123
Johanson served in the U.S. Navy, including aboard the USS Georgia as an Engineering Laboratory Technician, separating in 2020 as a Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) First Class. Following his service, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Boise State University on the GI Bill. 14
After completing his education, Johanson entered Idaho's semiconductor industry. His LinkedIn profile lists him as an Account Technologist at Applied Materials beginning in May 2026. He holds no current or prior elected office. 14
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Idaho
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Account Technologist, Applied Materials
- Website
- johansonforidaho.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Sep 18newsIdaho State Journal covers District 2 candidates' cost-of-living concerns, including Johanson's views
The Idaho State Journal published a report on the district candidates' concerns about the high cost of living, including Johanson's positions on health care costs and his criticism of Rep. Mike Simpson.
Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsJohanson calls for selling federal grazing land to ranchers and transferring national forests to Idaho
In the same Idaho Capital Sun report, Johanson said much federal land leased to ranchers should be privatized and sold to those ranchers, and supported transferring national forest ownership to Idaho, stating 'the vast majority of federal land is not this sort of appealing, pristine natural beauty.'
Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsJohanson says he's running to give voters an alternative; FEC filings show zero contributions or expenditures
The Idaho Capital Sun (republished by News From The States) reported Johanson's criticism of incumbent Mike Simpson as 'out of touch' on affordability and foreign wars. He proposed allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and supported deregulation in health care. FEC filings through June 30 showed no reported contributions or expenditures for his campaign.
Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 1newsJohanson proposes abolishing the NRC and criticizes inflation and foreign wars in candidate survey
In a CBS2/FOX9 candidate survey published in August, Johanson said he would introduce legislation to abolish the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and move its duties to a DOE agency. He also wrote that 'we are done with the foreign wars' and criticized inflation and government intervention. The Idaho Voter Guide does not give an exact publication date beyond August.
Will Johanson, U.S. House District 2 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19newsJohanson wins Libertarian primary unopposed with 336 votes
Per Idaho's certified results cited by the Idaho Voter Guide, Johanson received 336 votes in the Libertarian primary, running unopposed.
Will Johanson, U.S. House District 2 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Feb 25filingWill Johanson files as a candidate for U.S. House, Idaho District 2
The Idaho Voter Guide reports that Johanson filed for the U.S. House race and that the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate search lists his filing as approved.
Will Johanson, U.S. House District 2 | Idaho Voter Guide · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
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- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6ID02290(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Will Johanson, U.S. House District 2 | Idaho Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [2] Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [3] Idaho District 2 congressional candidates say they're worried about ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [4] Compare Candidates | 2026 Idaho's 2nd Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [5] 2026 general election survey: U.S. House of Representatives District 2(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026