Idaho's 2nd Congressional District is represented by Michael Simpson (Republican), who has held the seat since 1999. Simpson has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 92% of the time. The district includes Boise City, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello. It takes in all or part of 26 counties; the most populous parts are in Ada County and Bonneville County. About 948,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $75,805.
Current Representative
Michael Simpson (Republican) has represented Idaho's 2nd Congressional District since 1999.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Mike Simpson is running for re-election. 5 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Mike Simpson (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.4M, $301K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 92% of the time
Ellie Gilbreath (Democratic): raised $169K, $37K cash on hand
Tripp Hutchinson (Independent): raised $8K, $7K cash on hand
Emre Houser (Independent)
Will Johanson (Libertarian)
Polls
Fewer than 2 polls ended in the last 30 days, so there is no average.
Members of Congress who previously represented Idaho's 2nd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.