Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Kaylee Peterson

Kaylee Peterson, a Democrat and artisan jeweler, is her party's nominee for Idaho's 1st congressional district for the third straight election, facing Republican incumbent Russ Fulcher and two other candidates in 2026.

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  1. Miller-Meeks, Bohannan Congress rematch unfolds amid rocky Iowa economy

    The article covers the rematch for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District between incumbent Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan.

    Des Moines RegisterKeenan
  2. 2 contend for District 26 House Seat B | Elections

    The article covers the race for Idaho House District 26, Seat B. Republican Lyle Johnstone and Democrat Kevin Marsh are competing for a two-year term. District 26 includes Blaine, Lincoln, and Jerome counties.

    mtexpress.com
  3. Bryan Kohberger's attempt to take back guilty plea in Moscow murders gets new timeline

    The article covers updates on Bryan Kohberger’s legal bid to retract his guilty plea in the Moscow murders case, including a new timeline for the proceedings.

    KBOI IdahoNews
  4. Federal cuts affect all of us

    The Mukilteo Beacon article emphasizes that federal budget cuts impact local communities in Snohomish County, including residents like Kaylee Peterson. It argues that decisions in Washington, D.C.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Kaylee Peterson, an artisan jeweler, is the Democratic nominee for Idaho's 1st congressional district, which takes in the Idaho Panhandle and the western Boise area. She was also the party's nominee for the district in 2022 and 2024.

In the 2026 Democratic primary she won 87.1% of the vote against retired painting contractor Ken Brungardt. The incumbent, Republican Russ Fulcher, was re-elected with 71.0% of the vote in 2024 and won his 2026 primary with 78.2%.

In the general election on November 3, 2026, Peterson faces Fulcher, Constitution Party candidate Brendan Gomez and independent Sarah Zabel, an author and retired U.S. Air Force major general.