Michael K. Simpson
U.S. Representative for Idaho’s 2nd District
- Party
- Republican
- In office since
- January 6, 1999
- Current term ends
- January 3, 2027
- Next election
- November 2026
Running for the House in ID-2
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael K. SimpsonIncumbent | Republican | $1.1M | $429K |
| Elinor Gilbreath | Democrat | $107K | $71K |
| Julie Marisa Wiley | Democrat | $30K | $0 |
| Tripp Charles Hutchinson | Independent | $7,565 | $6,963 |
| Perry Shumway | Republican | $5,392 | $-4,743 |
From Federal Election Commission filings, reported through August 2, 2026. FEC records show who registered and raised money, not who won a primary or qualified for the ballot. Your state election office publishes the official ballot.
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesChair
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
- Website
- simpson.house.gov
- Phone
- 202-225-5531
- Washington office
- 2084 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1202
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