Sarah Zabel

Independent · U.S. House, District 1, Idaho
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Sarah Zabel

Independent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 1, Idaho
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Also running: Brendan Gomez (C) · Kaylee Peterson (D) · Russ Fulcher (R)

Where Zabel stands

On the campaign website: “I spent decades in the military, where politics had to stay out of the room.” (Campaign website)

Energy, Agriculture & Environment

Protect our public lands. Keep Idaho's public lands public. They belong to all of us, and I'll oppose efforts to sell them off or use them destructively.
Original: zabelforcongress.com (accessed Oct 23, 2026)

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

As a country, we are facing serious problems, but we have overcome equally challenging problems before. We know how to solve our problems. The federal government is burdening the economy with tariffs and excessive workforce controls. Reduce those burdens and we can make living more affordable. We need to reform our laws and enforce them fairly and evenly.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

On the campaign website: “I commanded at squadron, group, and wing levels and served on the Air Force and Department of Defense staffs, where I developed policy and oversaw multi-billion dollar budgets.” (Campaign website)

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

National debt, affordability, and foreign affairs.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

True motivation to serve their constituents and the nation as a whole.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

2025–2026 FEC campaign finance summary (through 10/14/2026): Total receipts $272,260 (individual contributions $61,082; PAC & party committees $1,750), total disbursements $209,926, cash on hand $62,333.

Source: FEC.gov candidate H6ID01318 · Principal committee: C00926105.

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