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Todd Achilles
Todd Achilles (independent) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Idaho. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Achilles (Democratic Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 16B. He assumed office on February 17, 2024. He left office on June 29, 2025.
Achilles was appointed to the Idaho House of Representatives to replace former Rep. Colin Nash (D). He resigned after he announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate.[1]
Biography
Todd Achilles earned a B.A. in economics and international relations from Claremont McKenna College, an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from the University of Washington, an MAIS in international studies from the University of Washington, and an M.P.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. Achilles served in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 1995. His career experience includes working as the executive director of product management at T-Mobile, as a president at HTC, vice president/general manager at HP, and CEO of Evoca. Achilles founded Veterans for Idaho Voters.[2]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Idaho, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. Senate Idaho
Incumbent Jim Risch, David Roth, Joe Evans, Todd Achilles, and Natalie Fleming are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Idaho on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Jim Risch (R) | |
 | David Roth (D) | |
 | Joe Evans (R) | |
 | Todd Achilles (Independent) | |
 | Natalie Fleming (Independent) | |
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Todd Achilles defeated Jackie Davidson in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Achilles (D) | 59.8 | 13,978 |
 | Jackie Davidson (R) | 40.2 | 9,401 | |
| Total votes: 23,379 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Incumbent Todd Achilles defeated Nikson Mathews, Jon Chu, and Wayne Richey in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Achilles | 46.5 | 1,337 |
| Nikson Mathews | 28.3 | 813 | ||
 | Jon Chu | 22.1 | 636 | |
| Wayne Richey | 3.1 | 89 | ||
| Total votes: 2,875 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Jackie Davidson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jackie Davidson | 100.0 | 2,189 |
| Total votes: 2,189 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Achilles in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
Todd Achilles did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10.
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2023
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In 2023, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. Senate Idaho |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Colin Nash (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 16B 2024-2025 |
Succeeded by Annie Haws (D) |
