Todd Achilles | Achilles for Idaho

Last time I posted one of these it cost me $118 to fill my van with diesel. Today I paid $131. Over just three weeks, my gas expense has gone up $13. Working families can't afford this. Jim Risch doesn't care. He gets paid to sleep through votes while the rest of us scrape by. #retirerisch

Tomorrow night, join me at the Egyptian Theatre for Leadership Beyond Party Labels, a Town Hall at 5:30 PM featuring former Montana Governor and RNC Chair Marc Racicot. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve your spot now! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4zNenvY

“Todd Achilles listens,” read the fliers Zipperer posted around the neighborhood. “This is your opportunity to express your views on national issues.” https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/oct/25/republican-jim-risch-faces-independent-todd-achill/

Grateful to @justincorrtv.bsky.social and the team at KTVB for welcoming me on Viewpoint this weekend. With just one week until Election Day, I loved the chance to talk policy and share my vision for representing Idaho in the U.S. Senate. Take a look at my full segment here: https://bit.ly/4smxrOZ

We voted!! Early voting is open now, and it ends this Friday, October 30th. Hours and locations vary by county, so check with your county elections office, and find details on how to cast your ballot at https://bit.ly/47I6lIJ Election night is just 8 days away. Get out and vote Todd Achilles!

Happy homecoming University of Idaho! I was glad to spend some time in Moscow this weekend, and homecoming weekend was a blast. Thank you to our amazing volunteers for walking the parade route with me, and to everyone who came out to say hello!

Now is the time to plug in! Our volunteers are door knocking and phone banking every single day until November 3rd. Want to help us win this thing? Email taylor@achillesforidaho.com and we’ll get you started. Help us retire Jim Risch. 🇺🇸

These University of Idaho buildings got a modern upgrade and work great. Congress could use the same. Election night is just 10 days away, so get out and vote!

Yesterday I spent time with folks in Lewiston, answering questions and just getting to know people. What stuck with me is how much we have in common. Once you set aside the party labels, Idahoans want a lot of the same things.

Happy homecoming Vandals!

These last few days I've been reflecting on my time in uniform, and I keep coming back to a lesson I learned early on, you keep going even when it’s tough. I didn't walk away from a tight fight then, and I’m not walking away now. When Idahoans know their choices, we win.

Update from the campaign trail: a few days ago I met with some great folks in Coeur d'Alene, and today I'm connecting with voters in Lewiston. Tonight I'll be at Pioneer Park from 3-5PM for a hot chocolate social! Bring your friends and your questions, and let's get this country back on track.

Views from North Idaho. #keepidahopublic

Here's your daily reminder that election day is right around the corner, and we're trying to talk to as many voters as possible. If you want to help me retire Jim Risch, email taylor@achillesforidaho.com and join our volunteer team! Let's win this thing.

Tune in to Viewpoint on KTVB Channel 7 tonight at 5 PM for my interview with @justincorrtv.bsky.social! Thank you, KTVB, for having me on in the final stretch of this race to discuss the issues that matter most to Idahoans. Catch my full segment Sunday morning at 9 AM.

Gerry O'Connor in Sandpoint is voting Independent - I hope you will too. https://www.postregister.com/psa/opinion-time-for-us-to-have-an-effective-senator/article_4633bb77-0ccc-4a3c-95e6-260abbd0c0f3.html

Today, we crossed $2 million raised, and every dollar came from people like you. No corporate PACs. No foreign interests. No party machine. Just Idahoans who believe in this state and what we can build together. This campaign is by Idaho, for Idaho. Thank you for making it possible.

Thank you Norma Staaf in Harpster for your words of support. Get out and vote, Idaho! https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/opinion/letter-vote-for-todd-achilles/article_cfffa0ad-fd23-462a-bd75-bb3c5da12f57.html

Ray Parrish is a true moral leader in the Magic Valley. He has a long list of accomplishments serving his community, his LDS faith, and in both his business and nonprofit work. Thank you, Ray, for upholding Idaho values and for your support. Read the full letter here: https://bit.ly/4BeBQrj

I've been getting this question a lot, so let's get one thing straight. Whether I am in Nampa, Sandpoint, or Washington D.C., the message I carry will always be of Idaho values.

Former Republican National Committee Chair, Governor Marc Racicot, will be visiting Boise to host a town hall in support of Independent Senate candidate Todd Achilles. It will feature a moderated discussion with Racicot, Achilles, and other former Republican officials. Ticket link in bio.

Thank you Joe Trippi and Kobe Thierry for having me on last week and for the great conversation! My full episode is available on all streaming platforms - check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaq5TV2MK2k&list=PLiZK2q8qxE9K1J5voltXHEHEWLyybz8nx&index=3&t=2s

Wanted to share some highlights from the last couple of stops along the campaign trail: Priest River, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Coeur d'Alene! As I travel and meet Idahoans from every walk of life, I am reminded that there is so much more that unites us than divides us.

This morning, I had the privilege of touring the Hope Reins Foundation Wellness Center in Hayden, which provides equine therapy to families, first responders, and veterans. I want to thank founder Christie Hartin for the warm welcome and for the incredible work Hope Reins does for our veterans.

40% of our exports go to Canada, so why are we in a trade war? Ask the Chair of Senate Foreign Relations.

Had a great stop at The Village Bakery in Hayden, connecting face-to-face with residents. Every stop is a chance to meet new people, hear your stories, and learn how I can best represent Idaho. Tonight, I'm at the Blackboard Cafe in Wallace from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Hope to see you there!

I congratulate my friend and former House of Representatives colleague, John Shirts, on his appointment as Idaho's next U.S. Attorney. John is smart, thoughtful, and will serve the people of Idaho well. https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/john-shirts-appointed-united-states-attorney-district-idaho

On Friday, I spent a couple of hours in Grangeville at the Idaho County Veterans Outreach and Community Center. I had the opportunity to shake hands, answer these folks' questions, and hear about the issues most important to them. It is always an honor to be in a room with fellow veterans.

Hello from Bonners Ferry! Stopping for lunch and conversations with voters on my way to Coeur d'Alene for tonight's meet and greet at The Crown and Thistle Pub. I hope to see you there! 📍 107 North 4th Street Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83814 ⏰ 4:30PM-6:30PM

This North Idaho tour is just getting started! Come meet me, ask questions, and share your vision for Idaho’s future. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or are just hearing about me, you’re welcome at any of these events. Find all of my events at 🔗 achillesforidaho.com/events

Election Day will be here before you know it, so make your voting plan now. You can request an absentee ballot, vote early, or head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3. Find your early voting location by contacting your county elections office or visit https://bit.ly/4jvNo33.

Come see me at the Marigold Cafe in Sandpoint!

Hey Post Falls! Don’t miss me tonight at the American Legion Hall - bring your friends and your questions. Only 16 days until election!

Here's where I'll be today: 📍 Meet & Greet 12:30PM-2:00PM at The Village Bakery 190 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID 83835 📍 Meet & Greet 5:00 PM -7:00 PM at American Legion Hall Post 143 1138 East Poleline Avenue Post Falls, ID Hope to see you there!

With just over two weeks until election, we're trying to reach as many voters as possible and we need your help! It's easy to plug in and all it takes is an hour a day to make a difference. Email taylor@achillesforidaho.com to get started and help get this country back on track.

Since Jim Risch entered the U.S. Senate in 2009, he's held zero public, in person town halls. In the same amount of time, there have been 11 Sasquatch sightings in Idaho. Let that sink in.

I’ve never made this a secret: I’ve been a Republican and a Democrat, and both parties have failed the American people. I’m an Independent because I’ve always put country before party. The parties got us into this mess, but Americans seeking solutions, not divisive labels, will get us out.

If you want to bring statesmanship back to Washington, vote for me on November 3rd.

We added two more events for North Idaho! Sunday I'll be in Hayden and then heading to Coeur d'Alene on Monday. This is your chance to get your questions and concerns voiced before election day - I hope to see you there!

Hope you're having a good day buddy!

Happy National Grouch Day!

Last weekend in Pocatello, I ran into Jeremy driving a Ford 9N in the ISU Homecoming parade. I learned to drive on an 9N, so seeing one again took me right back. Thanks, Jeremy, for letting me say hello and take a walk down memory lane!

Today, I signed the DeFlock Idaho Pledge to stop the spread of flock cameras and the dissemination of your personal data. While my opponent, big government Jim Risch cannot commit to protecting your privacy, I have and always will fight to protect Idahoans' individual rights.

Election Day is just around the corner, and we need ALL HANDS ON DECK! Join Todd for a virtual rally as we head into the final stretch of this campaign. Hear directly about where we stand, what's at stake, and how YOU can help make the difference on November 3! RSVP today at https://bit.ly/3UvE84R

Since Jim Risch is too afraid to debate me or answer to voters, let me tell you who he really is and why I’m running against him. After 56 years in office, Risch has nothing to show for it and Idahoans’ lives have only gotten harder. You have the choice this November. It’s time to retire Risch.

Do you know who's funding Jim Risch? I can tell you one thing - it's not Idahoans. Jim voted against the Disclose Act, which would require him to publicly disclose his major donors and curb dark money in federal elections. This guy is just shameless. It's time to bring honesty back to Washington.

Steve Pearce spent decades trying to sell off our federal lands, saying “we do not even need” most of them. Jim Risch voted to put him in charge anyway. Idaho’s public lands aren’t for sale, and they aren’t Risch’s to give away. Not one acre sold on my watch. Public lands in public hands.

Idaho has a chance to make history this November, and I need your help. Every single donation, no matter the amount, helps us reach more voters, put up more yard signs, and get closer to winning this thing. Donate if you can at 🔗 https://secure.numero.ai/contribute/Achilles-For-Idaho-KB Link in bio.

There is no reason for a working mom in Blackfoot to be paying more federal income tax than a multi-billion dollar company. When I get to Washington, I am committed to ending corporate socialism and fixing our broken tax code so that Idaho families will no longer pay more than their fair share.

4 Republicans and 3 Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee told the President that importing Russian diesel violates a law even Jim Risch voted for in 2022. Why isn’t Risch, the chair, on the statement? Is he losing control of his committee, or waiting to see what benefits him most?