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The nation saw a blue wave this election. Idaho saw a ripple.

States Newsroom · November 9, 2026

In Idaho, a Republican stronghold, the closest Democrat in this year’s election to securing a seat in Congress or statewide office was 11 points behind. The candidate, Ellie Gilbreath, was trying to stop Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson’s bid for reelection to a 15th term. Across the country last week, Democrats…

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The nation saw a blue wave this election. Idaho saw a ripple.

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