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Todd Achilles
Candidate, U.S. Senate Idaho
Prior offices:
Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
Years in office: 2024 - 2025
Predecessor:Colin Nash (D)
Successor:Annie Haws (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
November 3, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
Claremont McKenna College
Graduate
University of California, Berkeley
Graduate
University of Washington
Personal
Profession
Executive
Contact

Todd Achilles (independent) is running for election to theU.S. Senate to represent Idaho. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled onNovember 3, 2026.[source]

Achilles (Democratic Party) was a member of theIdaho House of Representatives, representingDistrict 16B. He assumed office on February 17, 2024. He left office on June 29, 2025.

Achilles was appointed to theIdaho House of Representatives to replace former Rep.Colin Nash (D). He resigned after he announced his candidacy forU.S. Senate.[1]

Biography

Todd Achilles earned a B.A. in economics and international relations from Claremont McKenna College, an M.B.A. in marketing and finance from the University of Washington, an MAIS in international studies from the University of Washington, and an M.P.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. Achilles served in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 1995. His career experience includes working as the executive director of product management at T-Mobile, as a president at HTC, vice president/general manager at HP, and CEO of Evoca. Achilles founded Veterans for Idaho Voters.[2]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Achilles was assigned to the following committees:


Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate election in Idaho, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. Senate Idaho

Todd Achilles andNatalie Fleming are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Idaho on November 3, 2026.

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Todd Achilles (Independent)
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Natalie Fleming (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Idaho

David Roth is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Idaho on May 19, 2026.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Idaho

IncumbentJim Risch,Joe Evans, andJosh Roy are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Idaho on May 19, 2026.


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Endorsements

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2024

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B

IncumbentTodd Achilles defeatedJackie Davidson in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Achilles
Todd Achilles (D)
 
59.8
 
13,978
Image of Jackie Davidson
Jackie Davidson (R)
 
40.2
 
9,401

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Total votes: 23,379
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B

IncumbentTodd Achilles defeatedNikson Mathews,Jon Chu, andWayne Richey in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Todd Achilles
Todd Achilles
 
46.5
 
1,337
Nikson Mathews
 
28.3
 
813
Image of Jon Chu
Jon Chu Candidate Connection
 
22.1
 
636
Wayne Richey
 
3.1
 
89

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Total votes: 2,875
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B

Jackie Davidson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16B on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Davidson
Jackie Davidson
 
100.0
 
2,189

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Total votes: 2,189
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign finance summary


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Todd Achilles campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026*U.S. Senate IdahoCandidacy Declared general$217,249 $167,361
2024Idaho House of Representatives District 16BWon general$89,668 $92,118
Grand total$306,916 $259,479
Sources:OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theIdaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10.

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2023

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In 2023, theIdaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6.

Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues.
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Preceded by
Colin Nash (D)
Idaho House of Representatives District 16B
2024-2025
Succeeded by
Annie Haws (D)


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