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Midterms 2026
Senate · 2026

Idaho

Todd Achilles (I) vs. Jim Risch (R) · Incumbent: R

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

None published.

Latest polls

No recent public polls found.

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
PollCheck (pollcheck.co.uk)Risch 73% to win (rated Lean R)2026-10-31
KalshiRisch (R) 95¢; Achilles (I) 6¢ (contract prices, cents = implied %)2026-11-01

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportSolid R2026-09-23
Inside ElectionsSolid R2026-09-17
Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R2026-09-22

No Democrat on ballot (David Roth withdrew); independent Natalie Fleming also listed. PollCheck rated it Lean R (Risch 73%), average Risch 46.1%, Achilles 42.0% (updated 31 Oct; its table displayed 'Risch +5.1' vs computed R+4.1).

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