Michael K. Simpson

In the 2024 House race for ID-2, Mike Simpson (R) won with 61.4% of the vote, defeating David Roth (D) who received 31.0%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Mike Simpson's 30.4-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Mike Simpson benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for ID-2, Mike Simpson (R) defeated Wendy Norman (D) 63.6% to 36.4%. Mike Simpson received 172,450 votes compared to 98,736 for Wendy Norman, a dominant 27.2-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Mike Simpson benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Mike Simpson benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for ID-2, Mike Simpson (R) won with 64.1% of the vote, defeating Aaron Swisher (D) who received 31.7%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Mike Simpson's 32.3-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for ID-02, Mike Simpson (R) defeated Aaron Swisher (D) 60.7% to 39.3%. Mike Simpson received 170,274 votes compared to 110,381 for Aaron Swisher, a dominant 21.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Michael K. Simpson (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Mike Simpson won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2016 House race for ID-02, Michael K. Simpson (R) won with 62.9% of the vote, defeating Jennifer Martinez (D) who received 29.4%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Michael K. Simpson's 33.5-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Michael K. Simpson benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for ID-02, Michael K. Simpson (R) defeated Richard Stallings (D) 61.4% to 38.6%. Michael K. Simpson received 131,492 votes compared to 82,801 for Richard Stallings, a dominant 22.7-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Michael K. Simpson benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Michael K. Simpson benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2012 House race for ID-02, Michael K. Simpson (R) defeated Nicole Lefavour (D) 65.1% to 34.8%. Michael K. Simpson received 207,412 votes compared to 110,847 for Nicole Lefavour, a dominant 30.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.