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Idaho · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Official source: Idaho Secretary of State (Elections Division, voteidaho.gov) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Russ Fulcher Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Russ Fulcher represents Idaho's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2018. Full profile → Brendan J. Gomez Constitution Constitution Party candidate Brendan J. Gomez is challenging for Idaho's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile → Kaylee Peterson Democratic Democrat Kaylee Peterson challenges incumbent Russ Fulcher in Idaho's 1st Congressional District for the third time in 2026 Full profile → Sarah Zabel Independent Retired Air Force Major General and Independent candidate challenging Rep. Russ Fulcher in Idaho's 1st Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueRuss Fulcher
Republican
Brendan J. Gomez
Constitution
Kaylee Peterson
Democratic
Sarah Zabel
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports spending cuts, balanced budget, lower taxes, deregulation Voted 83 yes · 11 no no sourced position Labor-first; higher corporate taxes, break up monopolies, raise minimum wage Supports free markets, antitrust enforcement, and public investment
Housingno sourced position Voted 5 yes no sourced position Ban hedge fund ownership of single-family homes; HUD reform for affordable housing Supports reducing federal barriers that raise housing costs
Health careSupports patient-centric, market-based healthcare alternatives Voted 32 yes · 1 no no sourced position Supports universal single-payer healthcare system Supports targeted action to lower health care costs in rural Idaho
ImmigrationSupports strict border security and enforcement of immigration law Voted 23 yes · 1 no · 1 missedno sourced position Streamline legal immigration; end for-profit detention and mass deportations Supports expanding legal immigration pathways matched to labor needs
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly pro-life; opposes taxpayer funding for abortion Voted 4 yes no sourced position Opposes post-Dobbs restrictions; supports deferring to medical professionals Signed petition for women's reproductive rights in Idaho Constitution
Educationno sourced position Voted 28 yes · 2 no no sourced position Full federal funding of public education; no taxpayer funds for private schools Generally supports funding for rural public schools
Climate & energyOpposes Green New Deal; supports fossil fuels and hydropower Voted 105 yes · 10 no no sourced position Supports all-of-the-above clean energy with strict oversight Accepts climate science; opposes Green New Deal; supports research funding
Crime & public safetyConcerned about violent crime; supports civilian gun rights for safety Voted 73 yes · 4 no · 1 missedno sourced position Seeks community safety through immigration reform and wildfire prevention Supports congressional oversight and accountability of federal agencies
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Voted 48 yes · 9 no · 4 missedOpposes federal deficit spending; wants to cut corporate subsidies Cut middle-class taxes; raise corporate taxes and end loopholes Supports higher taxes on top earners to address national debt
GunsStrongly opposes any restrictions on Second Amendment rights Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship requirement for federal voter registration Voted 16 yes Deeply skeptical of U.S. institutions; wants House reforms Supports campaign finance reform, term limits, ban on stock trades Concerned about disinformation threats to election integrity; supports bipartisan action
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes nation-building; requires congressional approval for military ops Voted 95 yes · 14 no · 2 missedCalls for end to U.S. global military presence; bring troops home no sourced position Opposes military action without congressional authorization; opposes aggressive tariffs

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