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Wiz Imp

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1. Unfortunately, this is the longest of long shots.

Reply to idahoblue (Original post)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 02:26 PM

Saturday

Race to the White House gives Risch a 99% chance of winning.
https://www.racetothewh.com/senate/26#google_vignette

The only poll in the race shows Risch at 55%, Democrat Roth at 15% and Achilles at 7%

https://senatorrisch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Polling-June-2026-Memo.pdf

Poll taken June 6-7
Jim Risch, Republican 55%
David Roth, Democratic 15%
Todd Achilles, Independent 7%
Natalie Fleming, Independent 5%
Matt Loesby, Libertarian 2%
None 1%
Don't know 14%
Senator Risch leads in all media markets, in both Congressional Districts, and among men and women of all age groups. Risch also has a wide lead among Republican voters and a nearly a 2:1 lead over his nearest competitor among Unaffiliated voters. Roth leads among Democrats. Senator Risch also has much higher name ID and favorability ratings than the other candidates.

Hopefully they are wrong. I'm glad there is enthusiasm behind this guy, but I'm doubtful he can even make it close.

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We have a candidate for Senate who has a chance to unseat Risch [View all] idahoblue Saturday OP

Unfortunately, this is the longest of long shots. Wiz Imp Saturday #1

It is a long shot the the best shot we have had in a long time. idahoblue Monday #2