Idaho US Senate candidates weigh in on tariffs, Iran War, federal spending and more

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 1,261

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Three out of four candidates running to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate discussed their differing approaches on tariffs, military actions, immigration, and more Wednesday night in Caldwell. The race’s incumbent, Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, declined to participate.

Independents Todd Achilles and Natalie Fleming, and Libertarian Matt Loesby, spoke at the forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and the local American Association of University Women …

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