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Idaho · U.S. House — District 1 · 2026
Sarah Zabel
Independent Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- ZABEL, SARAH
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 1, Idaho
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Independent
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: www.zabelforcongress.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6ID01318
- Principal committee
- C00926105
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $272,260 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $61,082 |
| Total disbursements | $209,927 |
| Cash on hand | $62,333 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | States that Congress must fix the Social Security funding shortfall projected for 2032. | Campaign website — zabelforcongress.com/what-i-stand-for Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Trade | States that tariffs raise farmers’ costs and invite retaliation that closes export markets. | Campaign website — zabelforcongress.com/what-i-stand-for Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Public lands | States opposition to selling federal land in Idaho to private developers to offset spending. | Campaign website — zabelforcongress.com/what-i-stand-for Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Oversight | States support for having Inspectors General report directly to Congress and for stronger whistleblower protections. | Campaign website — zabelforcongress.com/what-i-stand-for Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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