Idaho's Hotly Contested Congressional Race | Boise News

Idaho’s first congressional district is heating up for a showdown this November, with incumbent Republican Russ Fulcher locked in a three-way battle against Democrat Kaylee Peterson and independent Sarah Zabel — plus a Constitution Party challenger, Brendan Gomez. The race centers on big-ticket issues: soaring living costs, healthcare reform, immigration, and public lands. Peterson wants a single-payer system; Zabel pushes for market transparency and expanded visas across sectors; Fulcher favors private insurance options and smarter federal land management — while opposing sales. Campaign cash shows Fulcher’s lead, but all eyes are on how each candidate’s vision will shape Idaho’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8b712f43152c032