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Idaho independent Todd Achilles says he won't caucus with either party if elected to Senate

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Idaho independent Todd Achilles says he won't caucus with either party if elected to Senate. (2026, September 21). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/idaho-independent-todd-achilles-wont-caucus-either-party-if-elected-senate/

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Todd Achilles, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate from Idaho, stated that he will not align with either major party if elected. Running against long-time Republican Senator James Risch, who is 83 years old, Achilles is part of a trend of independents contesting in traditionally red states.
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Todd Achilles, an independent candidate from Idaho and a former state representative as well as an Army veteran, declared that if elected to the Senate, he would not align with either major party through caucusing. He is running against incumbent Republican Senator James Risch, who is 83 years old. This race is part of a trend where independents are increasingly competing in traditionally red states for Senate seats.

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Idaho independent Todd Achilles says he won't caucus with either party if elected to Senate A series of independents are mounting competitive Senate campaigns in red states, including Army veteran and former Idaho State Rep. Todd Achilles, who is running against 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-22
2026-09-22 · CBS News
Idaho independent Todd Achilles says he won't caucus with either party if elected to Senate · assertive framing

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Idaho independent Todd Achilles says he won't caucus with either party if elected to Senate A series of independents are mounting competitive Senate campaigns in red states, including Army veteran and former Idaho State Rep. Todd Achilles, who is running against 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch. asserted
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Achilles joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign. asserted
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