Elections in Idaho run on candidate campaigns, polling data, voting mechanics and result tracking, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the movement of statewide races and the rules that govern the process.
Incumbent legislators and county officials retained their seats in Idaho's November 3 general election, while a West Jefferson school levy fell short.
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November 5, 2026
Idaho Voters Reject Abortion Rights MeasureVoters in Idaho turned down the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act by a 56% margin in the November 3 election.
November 5, 2026
Democrats Flip Both Idaho District 26 House SeatsDemocrats gained six Idaho legislative seats statewide, while Republicans keep supermajorities in both chambers.
November 4, 2026
Risch Wins Re-Election to U.S. SenateIdaho Republican Jim Risch secured another term representing the state in the U.S. Senate.
November 4, 2026
Simpson Leads Gilbreath in Idaho's Second DistrictIncumbent Republican Mike Simpson holds a wide early lead over Democrat Ellie Gilbreath in the Second Congressional District race.
November 4, 2026
Johnson Leads Herndon in District 1 Senate RaceIdaho voters weighed legislative races and four statewide ballot measures on November 3, 2026, with ballots still being counted.
November 4, 2026
Risch Leads Achilles in Idaho Senate RaceEarly returns show Republican incumbent Jim Risch ahead of independent challenger Todd Achilles in the contest for Idaho's U.S. Senate seat.
November 4, 2026
Little Leads Pickens in Idaho Governor RaceEarly returns show Republican Brad Little ahead of Democrat Terri Pickens as statewide races show early leads for Republican incumbents and challengers.
November 3, 2026
Idaho Expects Turnout Above 60% in ElectionSecretary of State Phil McGrane projects high voter participation as every Idaho legislative seat and multiple statewide questions appear on the November 2026 ballot.
November 3, 2026
Idaho Voters Pick Governor in Brad Little RaceIncumbent Republican Brad Little seeks a third term against Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner.
November 3, 2026
Idaho Voters Pick U.S. House Members Nov. 3Reps. Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson seek reelection in the state's two congressional districts, both currently held by Republicans.
Coverage takes in candidate platform announcements, polling shifts, campaign finance disclosures and official vote counts. Reporting spans from the state capital to the rural counties that define the regional vote. Idaho elections are shaped by a distinct balance of rural and urban interests that influence statewide turnout and policy focus. Voter turnout trends and legislative changes to election procedures are the factors that define the landscape most consistently.
