United States Representative, District 2
Source: durangoherald.com
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Ellie Gilbreath
LostDemocratic
Ellie Gilbreath is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. A Ketchum resident, she holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and owns a business and personal coaching practice.
Emre Houser
LostIndependent
Emre Houser is an independent candidate for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He describes over 27 years of national service and more than 15 years as an Idaho business owner.
Mike Simpson
WonRepublican · Incumbent
Mike Simpson is the Republican U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District, serving since 1999. A dentist by profession, he previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives, including as Speaker, before his election to Congress.
Records: Environment and Public Health 11 for, 69 against, Immigration 1 for, 29 against, Government Spending Reduction 7 for, 15 against,
Independent
Tripp Hutchinson is an independent candidate for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He serves on the Ketchum City Council and campaigns on lowering the cost of living for working-class Idahoans and preserving rural Idaho.
Will Johanson
LostLibertarian
Will Johanson is a semiconductor engineer in Boise and a Navy veteran who served as a nuclear operator aboard the USS Georgia. His top priorities are lowering living costs and cutting federal spending, including corporate subsidies.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · sos.idaho.gov