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Idaho Republican US Sen. Jim Risch retains seat against independent challenger Todd Achilles

States Newsroom · November 4, 2026

Incumbent Republican Idaho U.S. Sen. Jim Risch won reelection Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race for Risch at 11:31 p.m. Risch had 54.4%, or 284,332 ballots cast in his favor, as of 11;35 p.m. with an estimated 76% votes cast. The AP called the elections for Idaho’s Congressional District 1 at 9:43 p.m…

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Idaho Republican US Sen. Jim Risch retains seat against independent challenger Todd Achilles

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