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ID · DISTRICT 2

Michael K. Simpson

RepublicanIdahoCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 15

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Photo ID for voting

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Simpson supports requiring a valid photo ID to vote, whether a person votes in person or by absentee ballot. He presents this requirement as a way to prevent election fraud and illegal votes.

Context: The supplied text does not specify what forms of photo ID would qualify or whether exceptions would apply.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Funding the Veterans Administration

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Simpson commits to making sure the federal government fulfills its obligations to veterans and fully funds Veterans Administration operations.

Context: The supplied text does not specify funding levels or particular services.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Green New Deal

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Simpson shares concerns about climate change but opposes the Green New Deal, which he considers overreaching and ambiguous. His stated position is opposition to that plan, not to climate-change concerns generally.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Promoting Idaho agriculture

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Simpson says he is working with members across party lines and the country to promote and protect Idaho’s agricultural industries. He names participation in the House Potato Caucus, House Sugar Caucus, and Congressional Dairy Caucus as part of this work.

Context: The supplied text does not detail specific policy measures.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Border security and illegal immigration

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Simpson supports building a border wall and adding more Border Patrol agents as measures to secure the border and stop illegal immigration. He describes border security as a top national issue and says he is fighting for these measures.

Context: The supplied text does not specify a proposed timeline or funding mechanism.