2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Idaho House race — Russ Fulcher's seat
Incumbent: Russ Fulcher (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion: Strongly pro-life, opposing abortion from conception, supporting restrictions like parental consent, and backing measures to protect infants born alive after failed abortions. [1][2]
- Border Security and Immigration: Supports strong border security, border wall construction, ending sanctuary city funding, stricter asylum rules, and legal pathways for agricultural workers, while opposing illegal immigration. [1][2][3]
- Economy, Debt, and Deficits: Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and domestic energy production for growth, while warning that the rising national debt is unsustainable and irresponsible. [1][2][3]
- Election Integrity: Supports the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections, citing concerns about immigration's impact on election integrity and congressional apportionment. [1]
- Government Efficiency: Supports the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to audit federal agencies and reduce fraud and waste, viewing it as necessary reform. [1]
- Healthcare: Opposes the Affordable Care Act's mandates and rising costs, favoring patient-centered alternatives like HSAs, direct primary care, and interstate insurance sales. [1][2]
- Natural Resources and Federal Lands: Criticizes extensive federal control over Idaho's land, arguing it limits access, blocks job creation, and worsens wildfire risk due to poor management. [1][2]
- Social Security and Medicaid: Supports adding work requirements and eligibility checks to Medicaid for fiscal responsibility, while stating he does not expect cuts to Social Security or Medicaid benefits. [1]
Public polling
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