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30%
45.5%
Democrat
Kaylee Peterson
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Idaho
$127.02
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Kaylee Peterson is trading at 4% to win the ID-01 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical strategist
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationIdaho
BackgroundPolitical strategist
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EducationCollege of Western Idaho — double major in criminal justice and political science
Notable personal detailsKaylee Jade Peterson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District and previously ran for the seat in 2022 and 2024. She has described her background as a working mother, sixth-generation Idahoan, grassroots organizer, and political strategist based in Eagle, Idaho. She attended the College of Western Idaho, where she double-majored in criminal justice and political science and served in student leadership roles.
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fec.govkayleeforcongress.comspokanepublicradio.orgcanvass.sos.idaho.govkalshi.comidahostatesman.commobilize.usoctagonai.cotake-bac-congress.usballotready.orgen.wikipedia.orgnpcdems.orgclwctyidahodems.orgarxiv.orgreddit.comjustfacts.votesmart.orgblog.idahoreports.idahoptv.orgopencampaign.comidahodems.orgusresistnews.orgkmvt.comcdapress.comsos.idaho.govelections.canyoncounty.id.govwashingtonpost.comfr.wikipedia.orgbluevoterguide.orgnowpac.orgspokesman.cominstagram.comfacebook.comidahocapitalsun.comidahostatejournal.comidahopress.comabcnews.comballotpedia.orgclerk.house.govdocquery.fec.govstatic.votesmart.orgnews.ballotpedia.org
Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports using federal spending to promote economic growth and reinvesting tax dollars into local communities and infrastructure while protecting Medicare and Social Security; opposes cutting social programs without audits of wasteful spending.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and expanding access to healthcare, including mental health and veterans’ benefits, protecting Medicare and Social Security, and defending reproductive health and women’s autonomy. Prioritizes addressing rural hospital strain, prescription drug costs, surprise billing, and shortages of healthcare professionals in Idaho.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive choice and women’s autonomy and opposes extreme restrictions that put lives at risk; positions emphasize balance and representing people who do not support the state’s most restrictive measures.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Kaylee Peterson won the Democratic primary for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District and will face Republican incumbent Russ Fulcher in the November general election. The result is still preliminary and will be certified by election officials later. Her recent news is centered on this congressional race and her move into the general election.
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Articles
CDCoeur d'Alene Press4 months ago
Democratic federal candidates Roth and Peterson win their primary election contests
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CDCoeur d'Alene Press4 months ago
Idaho’s Republican federal incumbents fend off primary challengers
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NNPR4 months ago
Here are the states voting on Tuesday : NPR
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CNCBS News4 months ago
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and more
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Latest Polls
ID-01 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Kaylee Peterson currently averages 30.0%, ranking second in this race, 15.5 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 30.0%Position: secondMargin: -15.5 ptsLatest poll: 25.0% (Jul 28 - 30)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through Jul 28 - 30.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$190.3K
$142.7K
$95.2K
$47.6K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$69.8K
$2.7K
$67.1K
$2.8K
Cycle 2024
$190.3K
$5.4K
$187.6K
$7.8K
Cycle 2026
$181.0K
$14.6K
$171.8K
$9.5K
Source: FEC
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