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Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) | ChamberLight

Net Sentiment

+23

39 votes · 119th

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Sitting Representative · Idaho

Mike Simpson

Republican (R)HouseIdahoRunning for Re-election

Representative from Idaho, District 2 since 1999. Subcommittee Chair, Appropriations Committee.

Since 1999@CongMikeSimpsonNext election IN 1 MO

R · ID

Mike Simpson

U.S. Representative · Idaho · Since '99

Candidate for ID-2(R)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

40Days AwayNov 3, 2026

Participation98%

Party Unity94%

Bipartisan6%

Net+23

Candidate for ID-2(R)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

Scorecard

Good Look · 31

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▲Good Look

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Rep. Simpson: 'Wouldn't Put Any' Pentagon Money Into Trump Arch

Simpson opposed using Pentagon funds for the arch and criticized efforts to restrict press access.

Budget/SpendingDefense/Military

Senior GOP appropriator pours cold water on funding Trump’s arch

He opposed using Pentagon funds for Trump’s proposed arch and called efforts to bar news outlets wrong.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

Meet the Only Republican Lawmaker Criticizing Trump’s Press Ban

Simpson publicly called Trump’s exclusion of several news outlets from the White House wrong and said the press should never be banned.

Ethics/Corruption

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Social News XYZ

Wild horse policy faces scrutiny in US Congress

Chairman Simpson acknowledged the unsustainable costs of the wild horse program and expressed openness to new management strategies.

Budget/SpendingEnvironment/ClimateAgriculture

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Rep. Simpson: 'Wouldn't Put Any' Pentagon Money Into Trump Arch

Simpson opposed using Pentagon funds for the arch and criticized efforts to restrict press access.

Budget/SpendingDefense/Military

Senior GOP appropriator pours cold water on funding Trump’s arch

He opposed using Pentagon funds for Trump’s proposed arch and called efforts to bar news outlets wrong.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Meet the Only Republican Lawmaker Criticizing Trump’s Press Ban

Simpson publicly called Trump’s exclusion of several news outlets from the White House wrong and said the press should never be banned.

Ethics/Corruption

Social News XYZ

Wild horse policy faces scrutiny in US Congress

Chairman Simpson acknowledged the unsustainable costs of the wild horse program and expressed openness to new management strategies.

Budget/SpendingEnvironment/Climate

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ChamberLight is not an official government source. Community votes reflect public reception, not editorial judgment.

Topics

Bad Look · 8

Articles

4

Total Votes

49

Consensus

75%

+59

Net Sentiment · 39 votes

Most DiscussedRep. Simpson: 'Wouldn't Put Any' Pentagon Money Into Trump Arch

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Republican incumbent representing Idaho's 2nd congressional district since 1999; he is a former dentist and previously served as Speaker of the Idaho House.

Born

Sep 8, 1950 (age 76)

District

Idaho — District 2

Office

2084 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1202

Phone

202-225-5531

Voting Record661 of 676 cast · 119th Congress

Career Timeline15 milestones

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House Idaho-2 (106th)

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House Idaho-2 (107th)

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House Idaho-2 (108th)

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House Idaho-2 (110th)

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House Idaho-2 (111th)

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House Idaho-2 (112th)

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House Idaho-2 (116th)

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House Idaho-2 (119th) · 2026 House ID-2

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House Idaho-2 (106th)

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Quick Stats

ChamberHOUSE

PartyREPUBLICAN

StateID

In Congress1999–

Congress119TH

Age76

Next Election

40

Days away

Nov 3, 2026

Committees · 1

Appropriations Committee

Subcommittee Chair

Contact

Call D.C. office Official website (opens in new tab)@CongMikeSimpson (opens in new tab)

OTHER Idaho HOUSE MEMBERS

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