Idaho elects Sen. Jim Risch over independent Todd Achilles in U.S. Senate race

In a highly contested U.S. Senate race in Idaho, incumbent Jim Risch defeated independent challenger Todd Achilles. Following the Associated Press calling the race, Achilles conceded on Nov. 3. Based on election results, Risch led with 54.83% of the vote while 78.38% of the total ballots had been counted.