ID-01 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePainting contractor (retired)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationIdaho
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BackgroundPainting contractor (retired)
EducationHigh school (12th grade)
Notable personal detailsKenneth Francis Brungardt Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District (2026). He is a retired painting contractor and former Ada County employee, and has described himself as a first-time candidate. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and later moved to Idaho, where he worked for Ada County for 14 years.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports a tax code that favors small and medium businesses, advocates for a fair tax code that does not overburden the middle class, and backs labor protections such as Davis‑Bacon prevailing wages and stronger unions. Emphasizes working‑family priorities and government accountability on budgets and taxes.
Healthcare
The candidate supports healthcare as a right with broader access for everyone, calls for reinstating and expanding Medicaid (especially for children), and pledges to protect Medicare and Social Security for seniors. He opposes dismantling public health agencies and seeks to address rising healthcare costs for families and seniors.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign materials emphasize protecting water, land resources, and a “clean environment,” and call for “responsible resource management” and pragmatic, middle-ground solutions, but do not specify concrete climate or energy policies (e.g., emissions targets, carbon pricing, or phasing out fossil fuels).
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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