Russ Fulcher

Republican | Idaho

Candidate Profile*

Verified Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Russ Fulcher


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Russ Fulcher websites
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EDUCATION

Boise State University, Boise, MBA, 1988

Boise State University, Boise, BS, 1984

University of Idaho, Moscow, Cert., 2012

WORK & MILITARY

Micron Technology, Dir. of Sales & Mktg (CMS), 15

Preco Electronics, VP of Sales & Marketing, 9

Mark Bottles Real Estate, Agent & Broker, 14

AFFILIATIONS

Stanton Healthcare (Pro-Life), Supporter-Award Recipient, Idaho Chooses Life

Supporter-Award Recipient, Idaho Family Forum, Former Board Member

Ten Mile Community Church, Former Board Member, National Rifle Association

Member and A+ rated candidate, Idaho Food Producers, AG All-Star

Idaho Farm Bureau, Friend of Farm Bureau

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

US Rep (ID-01), 2018-2026

Idaho State Senate, 2005-2014

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Governor of Idaho, 2014-

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

National Right To Life

*ConservativesOf: Idaho

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (52)

State Republican Party Organizations (2026)

David Schweikert (2025)

David Valadao (2025)

Derrick Van Orden (2025)

Doug LaMalfa (2025)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (120)

Doug Okuniewicz (2026)

House Freedom Fund (2026)

National Federation of Independent Business (2026)

Brandon Mitchell (2025)

Bryan Smith (2025)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Service Employees International Union (2026)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2025)

American Nurses Association (2021)

Boots on the Ground (2021)

American Association for Justice (2019)

OTHER INFORMATION

2022 iVoterGuide Questionnaire 

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act, which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions. 

Candidate's grade from pro-marijuana group, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

This candidate voted against HR 8404.  This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports natural marriage.  

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

In the very rare situations whereby the life of the mother is at risk.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state (ie: government) must not infringe on religious freedom. I agree with the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution, which protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression from government interference. It also prohibits any laws that establish a national religion, or impede the free exercise of religion.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

B

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Israel is one of the United States’ most important allies, sharing common values of freedom and democracy as well as deep cultural and religious ties. I support strong U.S.–Israel cooperation, as Israel plays a key strategic role in regional stability and U.S. security interests. I firmly back Israel’s right to defend itself.

Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.

Strongly Agree


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.

Strongly Disagree

The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. My "One Subject at a Time Act" would eliminate omnibus bills and force meaningful debate, allowing issues to pass or fail on their own merit. 2. Strengthen oversight authority and accountability. 3. Return power to states and local governments.


IMMIGRATION

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Those who follow the existing legal process to do so, and those that truly are suffering persecution (most commonly of a religious nature) in their homeland.

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Restrictions on convicted violent felony offenders and those within the U.S. illegally.


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative


VALUES

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am an evangelical Christian and believe in the doctrine as written in the Holy Bible (which coincides with the language and intent of the US Constitution).


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

It is not one source but many. America has the resources and the technological capability to unlock meaningful, long-term energy independence from hydro, nuclear, coal, geothermal and other natural resources.

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