Senate · Idaho
Jim Risch (R)
R
Jim RischINC
REP · U.S. Senator since 2009
I
Todd Achilles
IND · Independent; former state legislator
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
Idaho 2026 elections
Idaho votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Idaho · unofficial
Idaho Senate
✓ Winner: Jim Risch (R)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Jim Risch Republican ✓56.5%
Todd Achilles Independent33.6%
Jim Risch won by 22.9 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 11:52 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 11:25 PM ET: I +3.0 (21% counted) → now R +22.9
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
Idaho Governor
✓ Winner: Brad Little (R)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Brad Little Republican ✓57.0%
Terri Pickens Democrat32.3%
Brad Little won by 24.7 points · called by Fox News at Nov 4, 12:27 AM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 11:25 PM ET: R +8.5 (30% counted) → now R +24.7
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (2 seats): 0 D · 2 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID-1 | Russ Fulcher R · incumbent · vs Kaylee Peterson (D) | 64.2–28.9R +35.3 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| ID-2 | Mike Simpson R · incumbent · vs Ellie Gilbreath (D) | 51.7–40.3R +11.4 | 99% | ✓ Called |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid R
Governor · Idaho
Brad Little (R)
D
Terri Pickens
DEM · Attorney
R
Brad LittleINC
REP · Governor since 2019
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
Official government resources · separate from our coverage
Voting in Idaho
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official Idaho registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- Early in-person voting: · in person through October 30, 2026 · Official source ↗In-person absentee/early voting; some counties start later (e.g. Oct 19). Ends 5 p.m. Oct 30.
- Voter pre-registration deadline: · online, mail or in person (closes) · Official source ↗Must be received by county clerk by 5 p.m.
- Absentee ballot request deadline: · mail or online · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Received by county clerk by 5 p.m. local time.
- Election Day registration: · in person · Official source ↗Register and vote at your polling place; also available at early voting.
- Absentee ballot return deadline: · mail or drop-off · must be received by this date · Official source ↗Must be received by county clerk by 8 p.m.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Idaho election guide
What Idaho voters decide on November 3, 2026
Idaho U.S. Senate: Todd Achilles (I, Independent; former state legislator) faces Jim Risch (R, U.S. Senator since 2009). Incumbent status: Jim Risch (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Idaho governor: Terri Pickens (D, Attorney) faces Brad Little (R, Governor since 2019). Incumbent status: Brad Little (R). The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Idaho also elects all 2 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Idaho
Polls close at 10 p.m. ET (most) and 11 p.m. ET (north) on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Idaho in 2026?
Idaho votes for U.S. Senate and governor on November 3, 2026, along with all 2 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Idaho?
Polls in Idaho close at 10 p.m. ET (most) and 11 p.m. ET (north) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Idaho?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Idaho or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.