Independent US Senate candidate Todd Achilles says he won’t caucus with either political party

Idaho independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles on Wednesday pledged to not caucus with either party if he’s elected. Achilles, who served in the Idaho Legislature as a Democrat before announcing his independent run for U.S. Senate, is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Risch, who’s in his 18th year as a senator. Achilles was […]

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 448

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Idaho independent U.S. Senate candidate Todd Achilles on Wednesday pledged to not caucus with either party if he’s elected.

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Achilles, who served in the Idaho Legislature as a Democrat before announcing his independent run for U.S. Senate, is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Jim Risch, who’s in …

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