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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · IDAHO · 1ST DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · ID-1 · REP
Russ Fulcher
Russ Fulcher has represented Idaho’s 1st district in the U.S. House since 2019. Vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
A businessman, Fulcher served in the Idaho Senate from 2005 to 2014 and sought the Republican nomination for governor in 2014.
Fulcher attended Boise State University and worked in business before public office. Fulcher served in the Idaho Senate from 2005 to 2014, then sought the Republican nomination for governor in 2014. After winning election to the U.S. House in 2018, Fulcher began serving in 2019.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2019
- Age
- 64
- Committees
- 2
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2019
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 64
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Russ Fulcher at a glance
NET READER RATING
+26
▲ 29 GOOD LOOK46 VOTES17 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 4 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSMichael Baumgartner, Russ Fulcher help House pass Russia sanctions bill… Spokesman.com · Sep 18STATED POSITIONS
2026 ID U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Russ Fulcher’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 12 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 21%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 21%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 19 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16Retire through Ownership ActNAY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to preempt state and local laws that impose requirements diff…NAY
JUN 29KIDS ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSRuss Fulcher’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Russ Fulcher in the 119th Congress
19Sponsored
4Out of cmte
3Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored19
Out of committee4
Passed House3
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 331 | To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1687 | CLEAN ActENERGY | Passed House | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 859 | Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActCOMMERCE | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5576 | Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Out of committee | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10313 | To facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387 of the Revised Statutes, and for other purposes.PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10263 | Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026LAW | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9145 | PARKS ActFAMILIES | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8007 | SILVER ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7031 | Making National Parks Safer ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6499 | Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors ActCOMMERCE | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6503 | Broadband for Americans through Responsible Streamlining (BARS) ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6299 | Removing Insurance Gaps for Health Treatment (RIGHT) Act of 2025HEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 211 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Russ Fulcher’s committee assignments
Energy and Commerce
VICE CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESCommerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (Vice chair)Communications and TechnologyOversight and Investigations
Natural Resources
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESEnergy and Mineral ResourcesFederal Lands
Russ Fulcher’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2005 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Idaho State Senate 2005–14U.S. House · ID-1 2019–
- 2019 – NOWU.S. House · ID-1
- 2005 – 14Idaho State Senate
- BORN
- March 9, 1962 · Boise, Idaho
- EDUCATION
- Boise State University
2026 election: Idaho’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · ID-1
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+45.6ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · ID-171.0%
2022U.S. House · ID-171.3%
2020U.S. House · ID-167.8%
2018U.S. House · ID-162.8%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 ID-1 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 ID U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Russ Fulcher’s stated positions and sources
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Economy
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Voting Rights
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Russ Fulcher’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $663K
- CASH ON HAND
- $245K
- SPENT
- $598K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $354K · 53.9%
- PACs
- $301K · 45.9%
- Party
- $1K · 0.2%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $10K
- Earmarked gifts · 14 donors
- $5K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $28K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Roope, CalebThe Pacific Companies · CEO$14K
Lave, DennyPrecision Precast Erectors, LLC · BUSINESS OWNER$9K
Bennett, BrettBennett Lumber · PRESIDENT$7K
Rydin, MichaelRetired · RETIRED$7K
Dyer, DonPjs Of Texas · CEO$7K
Petersen, GrantBronco Motors · AUTOMOBILE DEALER$7K
Auld, JimRetired · RETIRED$7K
Ahlquist, TommyAhlquist LLC · PRESIDENT$7K
Turlington, ScottTamarack Resort · PRESIDENT$7K
Vandersloot, BelindaHomemaker · HOMEMAKER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $6K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Freedom Caucus Fund$6K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Administrative$171K
Contributions$93K
Fundraising$81K
Other$34K
Advertising$21K
How to contact Russ Fulcher
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1514 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1201(202) 225-6611Call (202) 225-6611COEUR D'ALENE
1250 West Ironwood Drive, Suite 200Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814(208) 667-0127Call (208) 667-0127ONLINE
Websitefulcher.house.gov
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CFTC chairman to examine national security risks from geographical concentration of monetary metals depositories
Representative Russ Fulcher introduced the SILVER Act to decentralize the storage of precious metals used in regulated futures markets.
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Michael Baumgartner, Russ Fulcher help House pass Russia sanctions bill named for the late Lindsey Graham
Fulcher said he backed the bill despite concerns about its tariff provision and the broader effects of sanctions.
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Northwest GOP lawmakers lukewarm on Trump's proposal to pay Americans for electing Republicans
Fulcher said he could support a tax credit for Americans, while preferring it not take the form of government checks.
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