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Politics in Bennington

Who represents Bennington

Bennington is represented in Congress by Senators Mike Crapo and James E. Risch and Representative Michael K. Simpson. Brad Little is governor.

Mike CrapoJames E. RischMichael K. Simpson7 people represent Bennington →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Idaho

What stands out about civic life in Bennington

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Idaho

Who represents Bennington in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Bennington.

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Brad LittleGovernor of IdahoRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗208-334-2100
State Senate · District 35
Mark HarrisState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗208-547-3360Email
State House · District 35B
Josh WheelerState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗208-360-3926Email
Mike VeileState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗208-223-2544Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Bear Lake County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Bear Lake County. Bennington’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President3,325 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican87.5%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat10.4%
Others2.1%

Idaho: Trump 66.9%, Harris 30.4%

U.S. House · Idaho's 2nd District407,462 votes
Mike SimpsonRepublican61.4%
David RothDemocrat31.0%
Others7.6%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Idaho voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Idaho
  • U.S. SenateOne of Idaho’s two seats (now Mike Crapo, James E. Risch)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Michael K. Simpson)
  • GovernorNow Brad Little
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Bennington are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Bennington
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Bennington in Congress

Two senators for all of Idaho, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Idaho
Mike Crapo
Mike CrapoU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 1999Website ↗202-224-6142
James E. Risch
James E. RischU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2009Website ↗202-224-2752
U.S. House · Idaho's 2nd District
Michael K. Simpson
Michael K. SimpsonU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 1999Website ↗202-225-5531

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Bennington by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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