United States Representative District 1 in Congressional District 1, Idaho

2026 Primary Election

• Brendan J. Gomez — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Idaho 1st Congressional District in ID

  Brendan J. Gomez is a Constitution Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent Idaho's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. He previously ran for the same seat in 2024, advancing from the Constitution Party primary, and for Idaho State Senate District 22 in 2022. Gomez aligns himself with principles of independence, aiming to operate outside the traditional two-party system. He pledges to be people-powered, taking funds from grassroots donors, and committed to anti-corruption practices through accountability and transparency, running a civil campaign free of mudslinging.

• Kaylee Peterson — Candidate for United States Representative District 1 in Eagle, ID

  Kaylee Peterson, a Democrat from Eagle, Idaho, is running for U.S. House in Idaho's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Born in New London, Connecticut, she holds an associate degree from College of Western Idaho (2023). Her experience includes leadership with the Associated Students of CWI and Idaho Young Democrats. Peterson aims to restore trust in government, provide voter choice, and ensure representative accountability. She champions fully federally funded public education, eliminating healthcare monopolies, curbing private equity in housing, and sensible criminal justice reform, believing government should work for all.

• Kenneth Brungardt — Retired painting contractor in ID

  Kenneth Brungardt is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Idaho's 1st Congressional District, running in 2026 to defeat incumbent Russ Fulcher. A retired painting contractor married for 53 years with two children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson, he aims to "bring Idaho back to the middle" by focusing on common issues like affordability and stability. Brungardt advocates for working families, strong labor unions, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, and affordable healthcare, pledging to protect Social Security and Medicare. He also supports a fair tax code for small businesses and the middle class, and believes tariffs should be a last resort. He champions civil rights, justice, and democracy for all Idahoans.

• Sarah Zabel — Retired Air Force Major General in Sandpoint, ID

  Sarah Zabel was born in Burbank, California, and is a retired U.S. Air Force Major General, having served 31 years from 1987 to 2018. She holds degrees from the U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Texas at San Antonio, and U.S. Army War College. Now residing in North Idaho, she is running as an independent for U.S. House in Idaho's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Zabel decided to run because she believes current decision-makers are disconnected from everyday people and that she can better represent Idahoans. She advocates for restoring Congress's constitutional role, promoting free markets, antitrust enforcement, and targeted action for healthcare reform, emphasizing the needs of rural Idaho.

• Andy Briner — Kitchen Designer in Parma, ID

  Andy Briner is a Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent Idaho's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Born and raised on a farm in Melba, Idaho, Briner holds a Political Science degree from Brigham Young University. He currently lives in Parma with his wife and children, working as a kitchen designer. Briner's campaign is driven by a commitment to re-emphasize conservative values within the Republican Party, advocating for smaller government and a principled foreign policy. He expresses concerns about government honesty and recent legislative actions, aiming to create a better country for future generations.

• Joseph P Morrison — IT Support Tech in ID

  Joseph P. Morrison is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Idaho's 1st Congressional District, running in the 2026 Primary Election. A former U.S. Marine (2012-2021), he currently works as an IT Support Tech. Morrison grew up in Grand View, Idaho. His platform includes improving healthcare access, strengthening domestic supply chains, and prioritizing infrastructure like roads and bridges. He advocates for efficient taxpayer spending by ending corporate handouts and aims to bring jobs back home. Morrison states he is running to restore power to the people and Idaho communities, believing "No one is sticking their neck out for Idahoans."

• Russ Fulcher — Incumbent U.S. Representative in ID

  Russ Fulcher is the U.S. Representative for Idaho's 1st congressional district, a position he has held since January 2019. A Republican and member of the Freedom Caucus, he previously served in the Idaho Senate for nearly a decade. His professional background includes real estate, and sales and marketing roles at Preco Electronics and Micron Technology. Fulcher, born in 1962 and a graduate of Boise State University, is running for reelection in 2026. His policy priorities include energy independence, election security, advocating for local control of public lands, and controlling spending to combat inflation. He is pro-life.