Twin Falls elections · Federal
U.S. House, District 2
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Who is running
5 candidates on the ballot, from Twin Falls County sample ballot. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Photo: Mike Simpson campaign Mike Simpson
Republican · Incumbent
Simpson’s official House biography says he was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot, graduated from Utah State University, and earned a dental degree from Washington University. Before serving in Congress, he worked in his family’s dental practice, served on the Blackfoot City Council, and served in the Idaho Legislature from 1984 to 1998.
Source: U.S. House — Meet Mike Simpson
No stated positions found yet · Campaign site
Ellie Gilbreath
Democratic
Gilbreath’s campaign identifies her as a candidate for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026 and describes her professional work in mediation and conflict resolution. A campaign-linked voter guide lists her occupation as mediator/attorney, her hometown as Ketchum, and 23 years lived in Idaho.
Source: Ellie for Idaho — Priorities, Idaho Capital Sun — U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 Voter Guide
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Emre Houser
Independent
Houser’s campaign biography says he served in the U.S. Air Force and Idaho National Guard and has owned a small business in Idaho for more than 15 years. The campaign describes him as a former service member and Boise-area resident.
Source: Emre Houser campaign — Platform, The Ballot Brief — Idaho sample ballot 2026
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Tripp Charles Hutchinson
Independent
Hutchinson’s campaign describes him as an Idaho native and a Ketchum City Council member. His campaign’s platform page identifies him as a candidate for Congress and lists the positions cited here.
Source: Tripp Hutchinson — Vote Book candidate profile, Tripp Hutchinson campaign — Platform
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Will Johanson
Libertarian
Johanson’s campaign biography says he was born and raised in California’s Central Valley, served as a nuclear operator aboard a submarine, and later worked in advanced technology in the Treasure Valley. The campaign identifies him as an engineer, veteran, and Libertarian running for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District.
Source: Johanson for Idaho — About, Johanson for Idaho — Home
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for U.S. House, District 2 on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on immigration?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
His campaign page states, “Close the border,” and says the Second Amendment “shall not be infringed.” (Will Johanson campaign — The Issues)
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on health care and retirement?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
She supports strengthening rural health-care systems, increasing provider access, and improving transparency in drug pricing. (Ellie for Idaho — Priorities)
He supports removing the Social Security payroll-tax cap to help address the program’s funding gap. (Emre Houser campaign — Platform)
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
He lists support for Medicare negotiating drug prices, paid family leave, and a ban on junk fees. (Tripp Hutchinson campaign — Platform)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on housing?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
She proposes fighting price gouging, pursuing tax fairness for working families, and stopping Wall Street from buying Idaho homes. (Ellie for Idaho — Priorities)
No public statement found in our sources.
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
His platform lists support for banning corporate purchases of single-family homes and for comprehensive data privacy protections. (Tripp Hutchinson campaign — Platform)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on energy and utilities?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He says energy policy should protect the environment while allowing domestic drilling, fracking, and mining of essential minerals. (Will Johanson campaign — The Issues)
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on farming, land and water?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
She says public lands should remain public, opposes their sale or transfer, and supports protecting Idaho’s water rights and improving forest management and wildfire prevention. (Ellie for Idaho — Priorities)
He says he will oppose selling public lands in ways that restrict public access, and support smaller agricultural producers. He also supports automatic VA health-care enrollment for veterans and congressional term limits. (Emre Houser campaign — Platform)
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on elections and how government runs?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
He opposes members of Congress investing in individual stocks and bonds while serving, and says large corporations should have less political influence and face more competition. (Emre Houser campaign — Platform)
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
He lists support for congressional term limits, a ban on congressional stock trading, and a lifetime lobbying ban for former members of Congress. (Tripp Hutchinson campaign — Platform)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 2 candidates in Twin Falls stand on taxes and spending?
Mike Simpson (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Tripp Charles Hutchinson (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He says he will vote no on any federal budget that increases the national debt, and argues that balancing the budget and paying down debt are necessary to address inflation. (Will Johanson campaign — The Issues)
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More on the Twin Falls ballot
U.S. SenateJim Risch, Todd Achilles, Natalie M Fleming, Matt Loesby
GovernorBrad Little, Terri Pickens, Pro-Life (a person, formerly known as Marvin Richardson), Paul Sand, John R. Stegner
Lieutenant GovernorScott Bedke, Eric Myricks
Secretary of StatePhil McGrane, Shawn Keenan
State ControllerBrandon D Woolf, Rakesh Mohan- State TreasurerJulie A. Ellsworth, Kevin A Jones
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