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Mike Simpson

Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Idaho

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Republican

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Mike Simpson

Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Idaho

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ID-02 House winner?

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NOV 7, 2026

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Mike Simpson is trading at 98% to win the ID-02 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyModerate Republican

Age76 years old (Sep 8, 1950)

GenderMale

LocationIdaho

BackgroundU.S. Representative

EducationB.S., Utah State University (1972)

Notable personal detailsMichael Keith Simpson is a U.S. Representative from Idaho who has represented Idaho's 2nd Congressional District since 1999. Before Congress, he served on the Blackfoot City Council and in the Idaho House of Representatives (1984–1998), including as Speaker. He is a dentist by training and previously practiced dentistry in Blackfoot, Idaho.

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Political Positions

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Economy & Taxes

Mike Simpson supports pro-growth tax policies that include tax cuts and business-friendly provisions and has described votes for tax relief as important. His record and public statements emphasize lowering tax burdens for businesses and households while pursuing tax reform.

Healthcare

Mike Simpson has supported Republican efforts to roll back major provisions of the Affordable Care Act and has voted for GOP health-care legislation aimed at replacing or restructuring aspects of Medicaid and the ACA. His public materials and congressional actions emphasize market-based fixes and opposition to large new entitlement expansions.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border enforcement and measures to reduce illegal immigration, including backing construction of a border wall and criticizing current administration policies described as an 'open border.' Also supports targeted enforcement legislation while acknowledging need for legal, reliable agricultural labor.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports pro‑life policies and opposes abortion funding; supports exceptions for rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is at risk. Opposed the federal Women’s Health Protection Act and is endorsed by major pro‑life organizations.

Climate & Energy

Supports expanded domestic energy production and energy independence while promoting nuclear and clean-energy research; has opposed some large renewable projects locally (e.g., Lava Ridge wind) and supported measures to enable oil and gas development and energy infrastructure.

Public Safety & Guns

Mike Simpson consistently emphasizes protection of the Second Amendment and law-abiding gun ownership while supporting tougher penalties for gun crimes and some law-enforcement measures; he has expressed concern about federal overreach in gun-safety legislation and opposed provisions he viewed as chipping away at gun rights while supporting mental-health components of bipartisan measures. His record includes endorsements from pro-gun groups and votes/statements that prioritize gun rights and law enforcement tools over broad new federal restrictions.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Mike Simpson is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 midterm cycle, but the summaries provided do not include any direct new development involving him. Most of the recent reporting focuses on broader Republican primary fights, Trump-backed candidates, and election issues such as cannabis reform and the Iran war. Based on the available information, there is not enough detail to say what specific recent news is driving attention to Simpson.

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