Idaho
Electoral Votes: 4
Population: 2,029,733
2024 Turnout: 63.4%
2020 Turnout: 67.6%
Cook PVI: R+18
Senate Rating: Solid R
Governor Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Mark Crapo (R) | Jim Risch* (R) |
House
| Russ Fulcher* (R) | Idaho’s 1st |
| Mike Simpson* (R) | Idaho’s 2nd |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Brad Little* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 29R* | 6D* |
| State House | 61R* | 9D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Idaho is a deeply Republican state, with the GOP holding overwhelming control over statewide offices and the legislature. Conservative cultural values, including strong support for gun rights, religious influence, and skepticism of federal government, dominate politics. Population growth in areas like Boise has introduced some political diversity, but not enough to seriously threaten Republican dominance. Economic issues center on agriculture, resource development, and managing rapid population growth. Republican primaries are often the most consequential elections.