Thirteen-term Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) won the Republican primary for re-election to Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District.
Simpson has represented the district since the late 1990s, but his political career dates back to 1980, when he served on the Blackfoot City Council.
The Republican has represented the Gem State in Congress for 13 consecutive terms and was set to face off Tuesday night against unopposed Democrat David Ross of Idaho Falls in November’s general election.
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Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) (left) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as the House prepares to vote on a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol on October 17, 2023. and talk. Washington DC. (Win McNamee)
Simpson’s victory comes after the lawmaker split with several members of his own party over his support for the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and his vote against a recount of the 2020 election results. This was obtained later.
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On Monday, July 26, 2021, the House Rules Committee will meet to develop rules for the HR4502 spending bill, with Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) speaking. (Bill Clark)
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The Republican Party won the 2022 Republican primary with 55% of the vote.
