Notable personal detailsElinor “Ellie” Gilbreath is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is a lawyer and mediator with over two decades of professional experience working with businesses, nonprofits, schools, civic leaders, and communities on conflict resolution and complex, high-stakes decision-making. Her campaign emphasizes constitutional checks and balances, protecting Idaho’s public lands and water, lowering costs for families, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms.