Idaho Senate Race Shakeup | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Idaho’s Senate race just flipped: Democratic candidate David Roth dropped out, leaving incumbent Republican Jim Risch to face independent Todd Achilles. With polls showing Roth trailing badly and past elections showing Risch’s dominance, Achilles — a former state lawmaker with Democratic-leaning past — may have a better chance running as an outsider. He’s spotlighting housing and healthcare, issues that resonate deeply, while questioning foreign wars. His independent stance could give Democrats a rare opening to reconnect with voters who feel ignored by the major parties. Listen in…