Idaho US Senate candidate David Roth removes name from general election ballot

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 641

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Idaho Democrat David Roth, who had been running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Idaho Republican Jim Risch, officially withdrew his name from the ballot just days before the deadline.

Roth submitted his withdrawal form on Aug. 28, citing a “lack of support from Democratic Party,” according to the form obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun in a public records request.

A spokesperson for the Idaho Democratic Party declined to …

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