Election 2026

It's been a little more than a week since voters went to the polls for the midterm elections, and the political landscape in Washington, D.C., is about to look very different.

Political fundraising for the most recent elections were off the charts in Idaho. All candidates and political action committees raised more than $30 million.

The number of votes in question could potentially change the outcome of several races, including all three state legislative seats and both county commission spots that were up for grabs.

On Thursday morning, the Associated Press called the race for Montana’s 1st District in favor of Sam Forstag, a Democrat, union leader and federal smokejumper. He edged out conservative talk radio host Aaron Flint, who congratulated his opponent Tuesday night before the AP called the race.

On Tuesday, Idahoans rejected Prop 1, a ballot initiative that would've restored abortion rights in the state. The Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act lost by about 56% of the votes.

The mood at the Idaho Democrats watch party in downtown Boise Tuesday night was festive as some local candidates gained new ground national races largely favored democrats.

Idaho Matters looks at what the 2026 election means for the Gem State.

Race calls are a critical part of election night and NPR partners with the Associated Press to make those calls. Here's how we do it.

Millions of dollars have gone towards campaign ads in support of and against Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that could restore abortion rights in Idaho. But in the days leading up to November 3rd, volunteers from both sides of the issue focused on reaching people through conversations.

A Canyon County judge has rejected a request by anti-Proposition 1 campaigners to halt TV ads from airing that promote the ballot measure days before the election.