
U.S. Representative
Russ Fulcher
Idaho District 1
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U.S. Representative
Idaho District 1
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Voting Profile
Most Active Policy Areas
49
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Representative Russ Fulcher positions himself on the conservative end of the Republican Party, with a voting record more conservative than the average House Republican. His NOMINATE score of 0.648 places him in the 'Very Conservative' range, reflecting consistent alignment with traditional conservative principles on fiscal and social issues.
More conservative than the average Republican (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
49
total votes analyzed
Overview
Russ Fulcher represents Idaho's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. His voting record demonstrates strong adherence to conservative positions, particularly on procedural matters where he consistently opposes Democratic-led initiatives. His voting patterns show support for defense-related measures, with 100% approval on defense votes in the available record. On healthcare legislation, he has voted in favor approximately 41% of the time, suggesting selective support based on the specific content of bills rather than blanket opposition or approval. Fulcher's approach to budget matters shows a similar pattern, supporting some fiscal measures while opposing others, with a 44% approval rate on budget-related votes. His limited votes on agriculture and education prevent drawing comprehensive conclusions in those areas. As a representative from a traditionally conservative state, Fulcher's voting record aligns with expectations for his constituency, consistently opposing procedural motions that would advance Democratic legislative priorities.
Key Positions
By Policy Area
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $3.3M
Fundraising Over Time
Contribution Sources
71%
29%
0%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$579K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$46K
Donation Sizes
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
THOLANDER CONSULTING
JOHNSON, JULIE SUZANNE
DANIEL, CLINTON
RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
THE COEUR D'ALENE RESORT
VERN CHITWOOD TRUST
AUTOSORT
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$835K
Operating Offsets
$1K
Net Operating
$834K
Loans
Candidate Loans
$35K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$600
Voting Record
46 votes across 6 categories