Election results across Ada County, Idaho
Nov 03, 2026
We’re getting a look at unofficial election results from major races in Ada County, as well as congressional, statewide, and ballot measures.Ada CountyAll numbers are as of midnight, with 97.2% of the votes counted.Votes include 53,513 early votes, 40,712 absentee ballots, and 117,106 votes (and c
ounting) cast on Election Day, with a total turnout of 69.2%.Incumbent Miranda Gold defeated Sean Sundwall to retain ACHD seat 3, while newcomer Marisa Keith beat out four other candidates to win seat 4. Erin Banks Rusby has more on these races here.For the elected officials who report to the Ada County courthouse each day, there are a few tight races.As of midnight, the races for the two open county commission seats were very close. Incumbent Republican Rod Beck and challenger Democrat Mike Fitzgerald were in a dead heat. Incumbent Republican Ryan Davidson was also neck and neck with Democrat Kelceymarie Warner. Former Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens’ bid to reclaim her seat against Republican Brett Hrading was also exceedingly close as we prepared the newsletter at midnight.Check the latest results on the Ada County site here.Several other races also remain close, with Republican Todd Christensen leading Democrat April Frederick for County Treasurer. Incumbent Republican Rebecca Arnold led Democrat Erik Olson in the race for Ada County Assessor.Trent Tripple will remain Ada County Clerk after running unopposed.Voters overwhelmingly passed the Local Vehicle Registration Fee. Erin has more details on that here.StatewideThese results are as of midnight, with 35/44 counties reporting.The Associated Press called the governor’s race for Republican Brad Little over Democrat Terri Pickens.Republican Scott Bedke will serve another term as Lieutenant Governor, topping Democrat Eric Myricks by a wide margin.Incumbent Raul Labrador leads Democrat Lori Hickman in the race for Attorney General.Incumbent Phil McGrane beat Democrat Shawn Keenan to remain Secretary of State, according to the Associated Press.Incumbent Brandon D. Woolf leads Democrat Rakesh Mohan in the race for State Controller.Julia A. Ellsworth leads Kevin A. Jones for State Treasurer.Incumbent Debbie Critchfield leads Democrat Becky Sundin Mitchell and Teresa Roundy of the Constitution Party for Superintendent of Public Instruction.CongressionalThe Associated Press called the U.S. District 1 race for incumbent Russ Fulcher over Democrat Kaylee Peterson.Incumbent Jim Risch will also serve another term, as the Associated Press called his race, beating Independent Todd Achilles.Incumbent Mike Simpson leads Democrat Ellie Gillbreath. His race was not called by the Associated Press as of midnight.Ballot measuresMany eyes were on Proposition 1, which would have overturned many of Idaho’s abortion laws. As of midnight, voters had turned down the measure.Voters were not interested in giving the Idaho Legislature exclusive authority over regulating drugs. A proposed constitutional amendment that would have given the legislature exclusive authority over legalizing drugs failed by a wide margin.Another constitutional amendment passed, which would make English the official language of the state.The Winchester Model 1873 was leading in an advisory vote to establish a state gun.All results are considered preliminary. You can find all election results here.
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