
Russ Fulcher
Republican | Idaho
Candidate Profile*
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Russ Fulcher
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
Yes
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*
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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