Immigration
The published issue page supports a border wall and additional Border Patrol agents.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Mike Simpson
Candidate for U.S. House · Idaho · District 2
Projected winner: Mike Simpson
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:15 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. ID · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Mike Simpson is a dentist and member of Congress. His biography describes growing up in Blackfoot, attending Utah State and Washington University and joining his family’s dental practice.
Roots
- Birthplace: Burley, Idaho
- Grew up: Blackfoot, Idaho
- Career: Dentist; U.S. representative
Education
- Utah State University · graduate
- Washington University School of Dental Medicine · D.M.D.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Energy
Opposes the Green New Deal and supports energy independence and nuclear research.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Veterans
Supports fully funding the Veterans Administration.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Elections
Supports photo identification requirements for both in-person and absentee voting.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Abortion
Opposes abortion with exceptions for rape, incest and danger to the pregnant patient’s life, and opposes taxpayer funding.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Cassia County Idaho — November 3, 2026 general-election sample ballot, page 1 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.