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Idaho Senate

  • Jim Risch (Rep · incumbent)
  • Todd Achilles (Ind)

Republicans are favored, winning in 99 in 100 simulations.

Forecast detail

as of Aug 17, 2026, 3:27 AM UTC

Rating

Favors Rep

Win probability

R 99%

Estimated margin

R+16.4

5th–95th interval

R+27.6 to R+5.2

Win probability over time

Dem win probability Rep win probability Tossup band

Polls

Ind-leaning poll Rep-leaning poll current average: R+1.1

Pollster Dates Sample Results Margin House adj. Source
Jim Risch (R) vs Todd Achilles (I) · 4 polls
The Bullfinch Group Aug 13, 2026 608 lv Jim Risch 34.0% Todd Achilles 30.0% R+4.0 R+5.2 D+1.2 lean removed Source
Change Research Jul 28–Jul 30, 2026 1,213 lv Todd Achilles 45.0% Jim Risch 42.0% I+3.0 I+4.7 R+1.7 lean removed Source
The Bullfinch Group May 29–Jun 1, 2026 774 rv Jim Risch 40.0% Todd Achilles 36.0% R+4.0 R+5.2 D+1.2 lean removed Source
Public Policy Polling Mar 16–Mar 17, 2026 639 rv Jim Risch 48.0% Todd Achilles 34.0% R+14.0 R+13.8 R+0.2 lean removed Source
David Roth (D) vs Jim Risch (R) vs Todd Achilles (I) · 1 poll
Peak Insights Jun 6–Jun 7, 2026 500 lv Jim Risch 55.0% Dem 15.0% Todd Achilles 7.0% R+48.0 Source
David Roth (D) vs Jim Risch (R) · 1 poll
The Bullfinch Group May 29–Jun 1, 2026 774 rv Jim Risch 50.0% Dem 33.0% Source

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