Twin Falls elections · Federal
U.S. Senate
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Who is running
4 candidates on the ballot, from Twin Falls County sample ballot (Legislative Districts 24 and 25). Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Photo: Jim Risch campaign Jim Risch
Republican · Incumbent
Risch is Idaho’s U.S. senator and is seeking reelection in 2026. Before serving in the Senate, he was Ada County prosecuting attorney, an Idaho state senator, lieutenant governor, and governor; he has degrees in forestry and law from the University of Idaho.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: Todd Achilles campaign Todd Achilles
Independent
The Twin Falls County sample ballot lists Achilles as an Independent candidate for U.S. Senator in the November 3, 2026 general election.
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: Natalie M Fleming campaign Natalie M Fleming
Independent
Fleming’s current campaign bio describes her as an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Idaho in 2026. It says she has lived in Idaho across decades; it does not specify an occupation in the material retrieved.
Source: Natalie Fleming for U.S. Senate — About Natalie M. Fleming
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Matt Loesby
Libertarian
Loesby’s current campaign platform identifies him as a candidate for U.S. Senate in Idaho. His platform describes his proposed policies but the retrieved campaign page did not provide further biographical details.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for U.S. Senate 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. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on immigration?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
Her current campaign site highlights protecting Idaho homeownership from Wall Street and pursuing common-sense immigration reform; it also identifies technology as an issue area. (Natalie Fleming for U.S. Senate — Issues)
He calls for closing the border and ending birthright citizenship. (Matt Loesby for Idaho — Campaign Platform)
Where do the U.S. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on housing?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
He says he will work to lower costs for Idaho families, including grocery and housing costs, through tax cuts and stronger domestic supply chains. (Jim Risch campaign, Issues)
No public statement found in our sources.
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on energy and utilities?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
He supports strengthening domestic energy supplies, including nuclear energy, and opposes efforts to breach hydropower dams. (Jim Risch campaign, Issues)
No public statement found in our sources.
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on farming, land and water?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
He opposes selling Idaho’s public lands and supports their continued use for activities such as hunting, recreation, logging, and grazing. (Jim Risch campaign, Issues)
No public statement found in our sources.
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on elections and how government runs?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He states a commitment to term limits and presents a prospective letter of resignation as part of that commitment. (Todd Achilles for Idaho — Home)
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on taxes and spending?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He says both major parties increase the national debt, sustain endless wars, and favor large corporations, and says he will fight for Idahoans rather than billionaires or extremists. (Todd Achilles for Idaho — Home)
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. Senate candidates in Twin Falls stand on jobs and the economy?
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
She says she is running as an Independent for Idaho’s U.S. Senate seat in 2026 and emphasizes having lived in Idaho across decades and different economic circumstances. (Natalie Fleming for U.S. Senate — About Natalie M. Fleming)
No public statement found in our sources.
Other positions
Jim Risch (Republican, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Natalie M Fleming (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He calls for bringing U.S. troops home and ending proxy wars. (Matt Loesby for Idaho — Campaign Platform)
He says he would push to repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related legislation. (Matt Loesby for Idaho — Campaign Platform)
“No public statement found” means we did not find one, not that the candidate has no view. If a position is missing or wrong, tell us.
More on the Twin Falls ballot
U.S. House, District 2Mike Simpson, Ellie Gilbreath, Emre Houser, Tripp Charles Hutchinson, Will Johanson
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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