The results of the Idaho primary election are in.
Voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, May 19th, in the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, gubernatorial races, and other state-level elections. The primaries come in the middle of a busy election month as voters choose candidates for November’s midterm elections. As President Donald Trump looks to win a majority in Washington heading into the second half of his term, Republicans are looking to hold onto seats in the red stronghold of Idaho.
Here are some of the results you need to know in Idaho ahead of November’s midterm elections, according to the Associated Press and CNN.
idaho house results
Idaho has two congressional districts that will elect candidates in November. The House delegation currently consists of two Republicans, Rep. Ross Fulcher and Rep. Michael Simpson, both of whom are seeking to defend their seats.
District 1
- Republican: Incumbent Rep. Ross Fulcher won with 97% of the votes counted and 78.1% of the vote.
- Democratic Party: Kayleigh Peterson won with 98% of the votes counted and 87.1% of the vote.
district 2
- Republican: Incumbent Congressman Michael Simpson won with 96% of the votes counted and 63.3% of the vote.
- Democratic Party: Ellie Gilbreth won with 98% of the votes counted and 72.5% of the vote.
idaho state senate results
Idaho will vote on one senator heading to Washington this fall, as Republican Sen. James Risch is up for re-election. Republican Sen. Michael Crapo will not be up for re-election until 2028. Here are the people scheduled to vote in November:
- Republican: Incumbent Jim Risch won with 96% of the votes counted and 67.3% of the vote.
- Democratic Party: David Ross won with 98% of the votes counted and 61.9% of the votes cast.
idaho governor results
Republican Idaho Governor Brad Little has led the state since 2019. But Democrats are still eyeing a chance to flip the governor’s mansion, with four names listed in the opposition primary.
- Republican: Incumbent Governor Brad Little won with 97% of the votes counted and 58.9% of the vote.
- Democratic Party: Terry Pickens won with 98% of the votes counted and 61.4% of the vote.

