Idaho U.S. Senate Seat (Class II)
Idaho · Next election 2026 · 4 active candidates · $5.4M raisedFederal
About This Office
One of two U.S. Senate seats representing the state of Idaho. Senators serve six-year terms and represent the entire state population.
Total Seats
100
Term Length
6 years
Salary
$174,000
Current Officeholders
This Seat
Sen. Mike CrapoR
Tenure
33y
Bills Spon.
29
Votes Missed
1.27%
Cross-party
220
Committees
Chair
Chair
+4 more
Other Seats
Sen. Jim RischR
The 2026 Race
10 candidates filed, 4 active for the 2026 Senate election in Idaho. Party primary on May 19, 2026. General election on Nov 3, 2026.
Primary
General
Total Raised
$5.4M
Candidates
Incumbent
Cash on Hand
$3.7M
Election History
| Year | Winner | Result | Runner-Up | Total Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mike Crapo R | 60.7% | 590,890 | |
| 2020 | Jim Risch R | 62.6% | 859,827 | |
| 2016 | Mike Crapo R | 66.1% | 678,943 | |
| 2014 | James E. Risch R | 65.3% | 437,170 | |
| 2010 | Mike Crapo R | 71.2% | 449,439 | |
| 2008 | Jim Risch R | 57.7% | 644,777 | |
| 2004 | Mike Crapo R | 100.0% | 499,796 | |
| 2002 | Larry E. Craig R | 65.2% | 408,544 | |
| 1998 | Mike Crapo R | 69.5% | 378,174 | |
| 1996 | Larry E. Craig R | 57.0% | 497,233 | |
| 1992 | Dirk Kempthorne R | 56.5% | 478,504 | |
| 1990 | Larry E. Craig R | 61.3% | 315,936 | |
| 1986 | Steve Symms R | 51.6% | 382,024 | |
| 1984 | James A. Mcclure R | 72.2% | 406,168 | |
| 1980 | Steve Symms R | 49.7% | 439,647 |
State
Population
1,934,262
Median HH Income
$78K
Unemployment
3.7%
Bachelor's+
31.8%
Veterans
8.0%
Median Age
37.3
Mean HH Income
$103K
Poverty Rate
10.6%
HS or Higher
91.9%
Median Home Value
$419K
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
Owner-Occupied
72.1%
Under 18 / 65+
24.1% / 17.0%