This is Standard Republican Policy. Is This What You Want?
Forget the slogans. Judged by what they voted for, what they did, and what they refused to stop, this is what Republicans in Congress stand for, on 20 issues, with the receipts.
MAGA in
was for Donald Trump 100% of congressional
delegation is MAGA
#22
overall rank on
quality of life measures
quality of life measures
Rankings
#1 is the best, #50 is the worst
Overall Rank:
#22
Brad Little, Jim Risch, Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson Are All Skipping Debates. Fulcher Told His Opponent: 'Don't Help Your Opponent.'
Idaho's Republican governor, senator and both House members have turned down debates and League of Women Voters forums this year. When his challenger asked him to debate, Russ Fulcher said 'I'm not going to help you.'
15 Republicans Have Spent a Combined 118 Years in Congress and Introduced 993 Bills. Not One Became Law.
Jim Jordan has been in Congress since 2007 and every one of his 30 bills died in committee. Chuck Fleischmann's Cherokee land bill has passed the House five times and never once cleared the Senate. They are two of 15 Republicans on this site who have never had a bill they sponsored become law.
Vote Early in Idaho
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 13 – Oct. 30
- Only in counties that choose to offer early voting.
Mail Voting
Due Nov. 3
- Any voter can vote by mail.
- Ballots start going out Sept. 18.
- Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Idaho’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Idaho vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won Idaho with 66.9% of the vote to 30.4%, a margin of 36.5 points, with 64.2% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Idaho's members of Congress are Republican?
4 of 4 — 100%. In the U.S. House, Idaho has 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats; in the Senate, 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Idaho, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Idaho rank among the 50 states?
Idaho ranks #22 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Idaho directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Idaho politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Idaho. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 8 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Idaho?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13 – Oct. 30. Only in counties that choose to offer early voting. Details on Idaho's official election site. (Checked against Idaho’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Idaho?
Any voter can vote by mail. Ballots start going out Sept. 18. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Idaho's official election site. (Checked against Idaho’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)