Mike Simpson
Candidate · U.S. House · Idaho
Republican · Incumbent94%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatIdaho, district 2
AgainstEllie Gilbreath (D)
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingIncumbent
BallotDirectory listing
Links
Websitesimpsonforcongress.com ↗
X@mikesimpson4id ↗ Campaign
The district
ID-2 · Idaho
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026.
The campaign · in their wordssimpsonforcongress.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“Build the Wall & Secure the Border”
Plank 1 · campaign site
Stop Illegal Immigration
“I will stand with President Trump to finish the border wall and stop illegal immigration once and for all.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Agriculture
“During my time in Congress, I have made the promotion of Idaho agriculture one of my top priorities.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Green New Deal & Our Energy Future
“Instead of creating a host of government mandates and forcing consumers to foot the bill for these regulations, I support using technology, incentives, and innovation to move our economy to more sustainable, independent energy sources.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 208 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 6 statements
Right
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · Idaho House, district 2 · 7 days out
Mike SimpsonRepublican · incumbent · Right 23 from statements94%Ellie GilbreathDemocrat · challenger6%23
One of the two has no placement yet · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$1.3M
Raised
$590k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$508k
Itemized · 81% of individual
327
Named donors
35%
Itemized from Idaho
By occupation
$70k
$55k
$33k
$29k
$22k
By state
$180k
$85k
$66k
$60k
$33k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“I am fighting to build the wall, add more border patrol agents, and stop Biden’s…”
“a merit-based system for agricultural workers to eventually earn legal status – but only after years of proven and consistent employment… vigorous background checks, and… biometric verification.”
“Securing elections is primarily the responsibility of states and localities.”
On the ballot with them · Idaho, Nov 3, 2026
ID Senate
Jim Risch (R) · 96%
vs. Todd Achilles (I) · 5%
ID Governor
Brad Little (R) · 97%
vs. Terri Pickens (D) · 3%
ID-1
Russ Fulcher (R) · 97%
vs. Kaylee Peterson (D) · 5%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Mike Simpson
Candidate · U.S. House · Idaho
Republican · Incumbent94%
Party to win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Gilbreath (D)
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“Build the Wall & Secure the Border”
Plank 1
Stop Illegal Immigration
“I will stand with President Trump to finish the border wall and stop illegal immigration once and for all.”
Plank 2
Agriculture
“During my time in Congress, I have made the promotion of Idaho agriculture one of my top priorities.”
Plank 3
Green New Deal & Our Energy Future
“Instead of creating a host of government mandates and forcing consumers to foot the bill for these regulations, I support using technology, incentives, and innovation to move our economy to more sustainable, independent energy sources.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · simpsonforcongress.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
ImmigrationRight 36
Right, 36 points from center
Energy and landL-lean 11
L-lean, 11 points from center
Federal powerRight 38
Right, 38 points from center
GunsRight 35
Right, 35 points from center
Civil rightsRight 35
Right, 35 points from center
Health careMixed
Mixed
Budget and taxesRight 28
Right, 28 points from center
Crime and justiceMixed
Mixed
The race · ID-2 · 7 days out
Mike SimpsonRepublican · incumbent · Right 23 from statements94%Ellie GilbreathDemocrat · challenger6%23
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 81% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“I am fighting to build the wall, add more border patrol agents, and stop Biden’s…”
“a merit-based system for agricultural workers to eventually earn legal status – but only after years of proven and consistent employment… vigorous background checks, and… biometric verification.”
“Securing elections is primarily the responsibility of states and localities.”
On the ballot with them · Idaho
ID SenateRisch (R) vs. Achilles (I)96% · 5%ID GovernorLittle (R) vs. Pickens (D)97% · 3%ID-1Fulcher (R) vs. Peterson (D)97% · 5%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll