How did Michael K. Simpson win their last election?

Michael K. Simpson won the 2024 general election with 58.4% of the vote (250,119 votes), winning by a margin of 28.9 points against 3 opponents.

When is Michael K. Simpson up for re-election?

Michael K. Simpson is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 14 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Michael K. Simpson's current election status?

Michael K. Simpson's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Michael K. Simpson raised?

According to FEC filings, Michael K. Simpson has raised $728,473 in campaign funds, spent $404,796, and has $428,883 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

Michael K. Simpson

Republican U.S. House • Idaho 02 · Idaho 02

State: Idaho
Phone: (202) 225-5531
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 27 years, 3 months

3615

Recorded Votes

179

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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Michael K. Simpson is a Republican Representative representing Idaho's 2nd District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 14th term, they have cast 3615 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 11 bills. They won their 2024 election with 58.4% of the vote, a 28.9-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

3615 Votes 179 Laws 11 Bills Sponsored 58.4% 2024 Win 14 Terms 2026 Re-election

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112-hr2244 2011-06-21 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 67 Castle Street in Geneva, New York, as the "Corporal Steven Blaine Riccione Post Office".

Became Law Yea

112-hr2213 2011-06-16 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 801 West Eastport Street in Iuka, Mississippi, as the "Sergeant Jason W. Vaughn Post Office".

Became Law Yea

112-hr440 2011-01-25 House

To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.

Committee Yea

112-hres375 2011-07-27 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hres370 2011-07-25 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1938) to direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr1938 2011-05-23 House

North American-Made Energy Security Act

Committee Nay

112-hres363 2011-07-21 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2584) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr2551 2011-07-15 House

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012

Committee Yea

112-hres359 2011-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hres358 2011-07-20 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr1315 2011-04-01 House

Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011

Committee Nay

112-hres357 2011-07-19 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr2553 2011-07-15 House

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV

Became Law Nay

112-hres355 2011-07-18 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget.

Committee Yea

112-hr2560 2011-07-15 House

Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011

Committee Nay

112-hr33 2011-01-05 House

Church Plan Investment Clarification Act

Became Law —

112-hr2354 2011-06-24 House

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Committee Nay

112-hres347 2011-07-12 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hr2018 2011-05-26 House

Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011

Committee Nay

112-hr2417 2011-07-06 House

Better Use of Light Bulbs Act

Became Law Yea

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Michael K. Simpson co-sponsors Justice legislation but voted No on 111-hr3040, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

111-hres28
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres154
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres311
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres1610
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres1337
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

111-hr3040 — Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr1586 — FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr4154 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to preve NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr3183 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hres286 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House. NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

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Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy