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Former Idaho Lawmaker Todd Achilles Launches 2026 Senate Bid

1/2/2026

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Todd Achilles, a former Idaho House member, announced a 2026 Senate bid as an Independent to challenge Jim Risch (R-Idaho).
Achilles resigned from the Idaho House to focus on his campaign and called the two-party system broken.
Risch has held the Idaho seat since 2009 and seeks reelection with support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Achilles has surpassed the 1,000-signature requirement and plans to engage all 44 Idaho counties.

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Story summary

Todd Achilles, a former Idaho House member, announced a 2026 Senate bid as an Independent to challenge Jim Risch (R-Idaho).
Achilles resigned from the Idaho House to focus on his campaign and called the two-party system broken.
Risch has held the Idaho seat since 2009 and seeks reelection with support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Achilles has surpassed the 1,000-signature requirement and plans to engage all 44 Idaho counties.