Idaho 2026 midterm election features measures and various seats

Idaho Voters Head to the Polls for the 2026 Midterms

Idaho voters are just hours away from casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm election, deciding contests that span statewide executive offices, the state legislature, and a full slate of federal congressional seats.

This year’s ballot features several prominent measures drawing intense public attention, led by Proposition 1 and House Joint Resolution 4. Both items have saturated political advertisements, campaign messaging, and social media debates. Because those campaigns often interpret the measures differently, voters frequently face conflicting definitions of what a “yes” or “no” vote actually accomplishes. Adding to the friction, the official language used for these measures can prove difficult to parse.

To help break it down for the electorate, Boise State University political science professor Jacqueline Kettler explained what each measure would do and why understanding the specific wording matters before stepping into the voting booth.

Prop 1 and HJR 4: What Idaho voters are actually deciding

Statewide Leadership and Federal Delegations on the Ballot

Beyond ballot measures, Idahoans are deciding statewide positions including governor and attorney general, alongside district legislators across the state. Idaho's congressional delegation is up for reelection, including both U.S. representatives and one U.S. senator.

Ahead of the election, CBS2/FOX9 contacted every candidate in these races with a standardized series of questions tailored to the office they are seeking. Candidates were given a strict one-week window to respond, with no extensions granted.

In the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent Republican Jim Risch faces Libertarian Matt Loesby, along with independents Natalie M Fleming and Todd Achilles.

For the U.S. House of Representatives in District 1, voters will choose among Constitution Party candidate Brendan J. Gomez, Democrat Kaylee Peterson, incumbent Republican Russ Fulcher, and independent Sarah Zabel. In District 2, the candidates include Constitution Party nominee C. Sierra – ID Law – Idaho Lorax, Democrat Ellie Gilbreath, independent Emre Houser, incumbent Republican Mike Simpson, independent Tripp Charles Hutchinson, and Libertarian Will Johanson.

Idaho 2026 midterm election features measures and various seats

Legislative Contests Across Idaho Districts

Voters across Idaho’s legislative districts are also determining control of the Idaho State Senate and the Idaho State House of Representatives.

In the attorney general contest, incumbent Republican Raúl R. Labrador faces Democratic challenger Lori Hickman. The race for Superintendent of Public Instruction pits incumbent Republican Debbie Critchfield against Democratic nominee Becky Sundin Mitchell and Constitution Party candidate Teresa Roundy. Meanwhile, incumbent Republican Phil McGrane and Democrat Shawn Keenan are competing for the office of Secretary of State.