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Kaylee Peterson
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Idaho’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Kaylee Peterson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Idaho’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Russ Fulcher (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Kaylee Peterson’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Kaylee Peterson’s campaign has raised $279,404 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $24,345 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$255,759
- PACs and other committees$16,050
- Political party committees$4,595
- Other$3,000
From donors who gave over $200: $145,130 after refunds, in gifts through September 30, 2026; 97% from Idaho, 3% from other states. Top states: Idaho $141,033 (97%), Washington $1,875 (1%), Oregon $750 (1%), Virginia $500 (under 1%), Wyoming $500 (under 1%). About 250 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H2ID01192 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$25,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Kaylee Peterson’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Kaylee Peterson (Democratic); Russ Fulcher (Republican, incumbent); Sarah Zabel (Independent); Brendan Gomez (Constitution Party)
- Incumbent: Russ Fulcher (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Idaho 1st District 2026: who’s running
- Every Idaho race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Idaho
Early voting: through Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Idaho
- Check your registration on Idaho’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Idaho
Ballots already cast in Idaho: 149,575 (absentee returned and early in person, as of Oct 24; Idaho Secretary of State)
About Kaylee Peterson
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Kaylee Peterson quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Grassroots organizer and mother; sixth-generation Idahoan. · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Grassroots organizer and mother; sixth-generation Idahoan.) (archived copy of the source for Grassroots organizer and mother; sixth-generation Idahoan.)
- Double-majored in criminal justice and political science; president of the College of Western Idaho speech and debate team. · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Double-majored in criminal justice and political science; president of the College of Western Idaho speech and debate team.) (archived copy of the source for Double-majored in criminal justice and political science; president of the College of Western Idaho speech and debate team.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at kayleeforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), kayleeforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), kayleeforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM: Get every penny of dark money out of elections, demand full transparency, and ensure fundraising is no longer a priority for lawmakers.” 2026 · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Taking health insurance companies completely out of the equation and moving to a universal single-payer system is the best, most transparent, and cheapest way forward for families.” 2026 · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “It’s time to create an economy that prioritizes working-class families. I am a labor-first, union-first candidate always.” 2026 · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “It’s time to shut down private for-profit detainment facilities, stop cruel mass deportations, and dismantle the current immigration enforcement bureaucracies so that we can rebuild real trust and safety with local communities.” 2026 · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Preventing massive firms from artificially inflating the costs of rent and home prices must be handled at the federal level first.” 2026 · kayleeforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Kaylee Peterson has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Kaylee Peterson been backed by AIPAC?
No. Kaylee Peterson has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Kaylee Peterson had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.