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U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate, Idaho
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-ce35f2a3
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Todd Achilles
Independent
Sourced positions on 6 of 12
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Natalie FlemingIndependentNot researched: below our published threshold
Matt LoesbyLibertarianNot researched: below our published threshold
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Wages are just too damn low. If you're working 40 hours, you should be able to afford a home and not be struggling for groceries, to afford healthcare and put away some for your future.
The American people gave us a mandate—secure the border, make the Trump tax cuts permanent...the One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on these priorities and provides working Americans with the largest tax cut in history.
Campaign or official site · Jul 1, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background
These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
Now is the time to finish the southern border wall. The WALL Act helps President Trump complete what he started in his first term and does it all without adding a dime to our national debt.
Campaign or official site · Jan 27, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Background
Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
Background
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.
I support Idaho's Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act ballot initiative. My job is to represent the will of the people regardless of my personal beliefs. In that spirit of service, I commit to align my service in the Senate with the outcome of this ballot initiative.
Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
These bills unleash some of our nation's greatest assets while increasing energy production, creating jobs, invigorating our economy, and strengthening our national security.
Campaign or official site · May 19, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
I also support expanded drilling for domestic oil and the development of other sources of baseload power, such as geothermal, biomass, natural gas, and clean coal.
Campaign or official site · May 19, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Background
This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
The President's 'Clean Power Plan 2.0' completely disregards growing energy demand, feasibility, and cost. We must embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy and build reliable, baseload energy sources—not hamstring the ones we already have.
Campaign or official site · Jun 7, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
Background
Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.
Here's your bill: $1,700. That is how much tariffs have cost the American taxpayer per household. I am running for the U.S. Senate to return taxpayer money to taxpayer pockets, where it belongs.
Official post · Jan 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
We need to show identification to drive a car, board a plane, and perform so many other daily tasks. Why would we not demand the same for casting a ballot?
Campaign or official site · Mar 8, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.
Background
Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.
Peace is only possible through strength. President Trump's work with our NATO allies ensures they cover the cost of weapons for Ukraine, and this bill will give him the tool he needs to do so.
Campaign or official site · Jul 30, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Risch welcomed the EU's decision to provide Ukraine with a $90 billion loan, though he expressed disappointment the EU Commission chose not to utilize Russia's frozen assets.
Campaign or official site · Dec 19, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026