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Idaho 2nd District · House

Elinor Gilbreath (D)vsMichael K. Simpson (R)+2 others

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated May 30, 2026

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296MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Elinor Gilbreath

Democrat

Michael K. Simpson

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 4.79%

Emre Houser

Independent

Tripp Hutchinson

Independent

War Chest (FEC)

Gilbreath

$59k

Simpson

$404k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Sabato's Crystal BallSabatoToss-Up

Inside ElectionsIEToss-Up

Idaho house — Score 296 | Tip the Scale Blue