Boise Democrat tops list of Idaho legislative candidates who have raised the most for 2026 campaign

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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An incumbent Boise state representative who lives in a competitive legislative district has raised the most money of any candidate for the Idaho Legislature in 2026, online state campaign finance records show.

Rep. Steve Berch, D-Boise, has raised $212,580.79 as of Tuesday afternoon.

Although Republicans control a supermajority in the Idaho Legislature, Berch is the only candidate in Idaho’s 105 legislative districts who has raised more than $200,000 this year. …

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