A race on the right: What to know about Idaho’s 2026 primary elections
Idaho's 2026 primary elections are set to take place on May 19, featuring key races for governor and US Congress. Incumbent Governor Brad Little faces challenges from several candidates, including Mark Fitzpatrick, who has adopted a more hardline stance. The outcomes of these primaries are expected to influence the direction of the Republican Party in the state.
- ▪Idaho has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1974.
- ▪Governor Brad Little is seeking a third term against multiple challengers.
- ▪Mark Fitzpatrick is considered the most active opponent to Little, promoting a hardline platform.
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- ▪ Why Georgia's primary elections carry national significance — NPR — Politics
- ▪ What to watch for in Kentucky’s 2026 primary elections — Washington Examiner
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News|US Midterm Elections 2026A race on the right: What to know about Idaho’s 2026 primary electionsHardline challengers hope to unseat incumbent frontrunners in Idaho’s primary races for governor and US Congress.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSenator Jim Risch is seeking to defend his seat in Congress in the May 19 primary [File: Rod Lamkey, Jr/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026Among the six states holding primaries on Tuesday is the solidly red enclave of Idaho, nestled in the northwest, close to the United States border with Canada.The state’s Republican bona fides are well established.
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