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Idaho 2026 live primary election results

Idaho 2026 live primary election results

Summary

Idaho is holding primary elections with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Three of the state's four congressional seats and the governor's seat are contested. Incumbents, including Senator Jim Risch and Governor Brad Little, face challengers in their Republican primaries.

Key Facts

  • Idaho's primary election includes three congressional seats and the governor's race.
  • Republican Senator Jim Risch is seeking a fourth term and has three Republican challengers.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed Senator Risch's 2026 Senate campaign.
  • Republican Representative Russ Fulcher seeks a fifth term for Idaho's 1st Congressional District, facing two Republican challengers and two Democrats.
  • Republican Representative Mike Simpson aims for a 15th term in the 2nd Congressional District, with two Republican challengers and one Democratic candidate.
  • Governor Brad Little, a Republican, is running for a third term, competing against seven Republicans and four Democrats.
  • Idaho voted strongly for President Trump by nearly 40 points in the 2024 presidential election.
  • Polls are open on primary day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
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