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Idaho independent Achilles fell short against Republican US Sen. Risch. Can independents win here?

States Newsroom · November 13, 2026

Idaho’s Todd Achilles was one of a handful of major independent U.S. Senate candidates in red states to generate national attention ahead of the 2026 general election. Although he and the other high-profile independents lost their races, Achilles argues there’s still a future for independents to be a competitive…

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Idaho independent Achilles fell short against Republican US Sen. Risch. Can independents win here?

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