Todd Achilles | Achilles for Idaho

My opponent Jim Risch raises 95% of his money out of state. So I flew to NYC to find out why Manhattanites are SO obsessed with Idaho. 🗽😅 For every dollar he raises there, we need to match it right here at home. $5. $10. $20. It all adds up. Link in bio — let's beat New York. 💪🇺🇸

Here's your bill: $1,700. That is how much tariffs have cost the American taxpayer per household. I am running for the U.S. Senate to return taxpayer money to taxpayer pockets, where it belongs. 🔗 Learn more at buff.ly/IyAZRM0 #achillesforidaho #tariffs #heresyourbill

This Memorial Day, we pause with gratitude and reflection to honor those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms. They remind us of our sacred commitment to our republic and each other. Today, let’s unite in remembrance and renew our commitment to building a more perfect union.

This is why people hate politicians. I am running on the promise to defend public lands, and you can trust that I will hold to that. This campaign relies on your support and each dollar donated makes a difference. 👆️ Make a contribution using this link: secure.numero.ai/contribute/A...

Achilles for Idaho Headquarters is open and we need volunteers! 🔌 You could write a letter, stuff an envelope, or make a phone call. There are a hundred ways to plug in. 👆️ Sign up here: buff.ly/qj2Fp0O #achillesforidaho #achillesHQ #volunteer

Every dollar donated goes directly towards declaring Idaho's independence from special interests and returning to a system of representation in which every Idaho family is taken care of. 🎯 $10 = 50 flyers. $20 = 4 yard signs. $83 = Retire Risch. 👇️ Donate here: buff.ly/FZX4wag

Idaho's economy is built on agriculture - the state cannot function without it and the increased price of fertilizer is disastrous for Idaho's prosperity. The worst part is, that this was completely avoidable. buff.ly/csrOe5w #freemarkets #idahoag #monoploies #achillesforidaho

This is inconceivable. As a senator who claims to be in defense of public lands, the least Risch could do is show up to these type of votes. As your next senator, you can count on me to defend and protect our public lands - because Idaho is not for sale. #defendpubliclands #achillesforidaho

A study from the Federal Trade Commission found that personal data is used to set individual consumer prices - that is unacceptable. I spoke about this topic at length in a talk I gave at Hackfort in March. If you'd like to dive deeper, give it a listen: buff.ly/hNPQb6Y #surveillancepricing

Tonight, the Senate votes to confirm Steve Pearce as the Director of BLM. Call your Senators and urge them to vote no. Sen. Risch: (202) 224-2752 Sen. Crapo: (202) 224-6142

I keep getting this question, so to all the folks who are wondering why my name isn't on the primary ballot, here's why. You may not be able to vote for me in May, but I WILL be on the ballot in November. In the meantime, you can keep up with me by signing up for the campaign newsletter!

I'm Todd Achilles, an independent veteran running for the U.S. Senate. I've been on the ground as a tank commander, and I fully understand the gravity of deploying troops - no matter where that is. I am running to end forever wars and ensure that we honor the men and women who serve.

What would you do with an extra $3,800? That number is how much has been taken from you, and gifted to the the oil and gas industry. I'm running to fight for every penny you earn. I'm running to take this money out of the hands of corrupt politicians and put it back in your pocket, where it belongs.

Yesterday, we celebrated the grand opening of the Achilles for Idaho Campaign Headquarters! Oh, and it was Jim Risch’s 83rd birthday! Thank you to everyone who joined us, we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. This campaign is built on community and yesterday showed how strong ours has become.

Today's the day! Come celebrate with us from 3-5pm at the Achilles for Idaho Headquarters at 5181 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714. Can't wait to see you there!!

You asked, and we listened. Yard signs are in stock! Drop by the campaign office at 5181 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714 or order them online using this link: buff.ly/GgourKw

Visit retirerisch.com for more information. #achillesforidaho #retirerisch

Come election day, I invite you to challenge this ongoing display of loyalty to foreign interests by showing up to the polls and voting for a candidate who won't sell Idaho out to the highest bidder. Vote Todd Achilles, independent veteran for U.S. Senate. #AchillesforIdaho #retirerisch

Wanted to share this clip from @rieckhoff.bsky.social 's segment on MSNow with Katy Tur. Thank you, Paul, for the shout-out. I'm proud to say that we've raised over $400k for this campaign, and that number will only continue to grow. This IS a competitive race, and I intend to win it.

Yesterday, the Senate voted 50 to 49 to strip Boundary Water Protections HJR140, and Jim Risch was one of the votes that pushed this decision through. Trust that when I say I am for protecting public lands, I will vote to reflect that. #AchillesforIdaho #protectpubliclands

I'm back with my favorite segment: Dumpster Bill of the Week. This week, I'm tossing the Stop Insider Trading Act straight into the garbage. Idahoans deserve real reform, and that is what I will bring. We need actual legislation, not garbage hiding behind a convincing title.

After a very successful day in McCall, I'm heading up to Grangeville and Orofino for some more meet-and-greets. It has been great to get out and talk to people, and I'm excited to keep this energy going! I hope to see you there. #AchillesforIdaho #NorthIdahoTour

I'm about to go on a tour through Northern Idaho, and honestly, this is one of my favorite parts of what I do — getting out and talking with real people across this state. I'll be making stops from McCall up to Sandpoint, with events running through April 17th. Keep an eye out for more details!

“So, what inspired you? What was the ‘aha’ moment when you said, ‘You know what—I’m going to run for the U.S. Senate’?” Hear this answer and more on the Political Potatoes podcast—a conversation about debt, digital privacy, healthcare markets, and the limits of party politics in Idaho.

Spring training has officially begun ⛷️ We recently found a little-known Idaho election law still on our books: ID-SKI26. Let’s just say…it changes everything in this race.

It’s April Fools’ Day, but this is no joke. In a brazen ethics lapse, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch used taxpayer dollars for campaign messaging. That earns him this week’s spot in my Dumpster of the Week™️ segment. 🗑️

We've revised some minor details on our polling graphics, but the numbers and outlook remain the same: we're ahead! 📈💪 We are making Idaho Independent, again!

Happy #Treefort Boise! This Saturday, March 28th, I'll be presenting at #Hackfort - "Digital Cartels: Big Data, Corporate Power, and the Cost of Living."

You asked, we listened: our Dumpster Bill of the Week segment is BACK! We started this series during my time in the Idaho Legislature, and we're bringing it back to take out the trash in D.C. (we may need bigger dumpsters). 🗞️🗑️ This week, we're tossing the SAVE Act.

As an Army vet who deployed to the Middle East, I’ll say this: nobody is defending Tehran. But Vietnam taught us something—you don’t bullsh*t the American people about war.

Kristi Noem Sent PACKIN’ Home! 👏 To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at our call for her resignation. BREAKING: DHS Sec. Noem has been fired, with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) reportedly poised to replace her.

Our latest campaign announcement is echoing across the country. Todd Achilles, Independent veteran for U.S. Senate from Idaho, is officially on the ballot for Nov 2026. We are taking on an 82-year-old multi-millionaire who has lost touch with the people he is meant to serve here in the Gem state.

250 days until Election Day, in America’s 250th year of Independence. 🇺🇸 It’s official: this November 2026, you can vote for Todd Achilles, Independent candidate for U.S. Senate.

I’m in Pocatello at LA Semiconductor, a fabrication plant that has been part of this community for years. At its peak, the facility employed around 1,000 people; today, that number has dropped to just over 300, with growing concerns about potential closure… ⬇️ #pocatello #idaho #idpol #idahojobs

There is so much more that unites us than divides us. Join our growing movement today as we claim our independence from the broken two party system. Sign up today: ⬇️

By every definition, Alex Pretti is a damn good American who should still be here today. Pretti was an ICU nurse for the VA, exercising his 1st and 2nd amendment rights at a protest when ICE pinned him down and shot him to death.

Today, another fatal shooting claimed the life of Alex J. Pretti, a registered nurse, AFGE Local 3669 member, and American citizen exercising his 1st and 2nd Amendment rights. Untrained, unprofessional ICE agents are killing American citizens.

It was 32 days at the time of this recording, and today marks 34 days since the DOJ was required by law to release the Epstein Files in full. Where are the Epstein Files? Who are they protecting? #EpsteinFiles #DOJ #DeptofJustice #Idaho #Congress #justice

Last week, I stopped in to Bonners Books to buy something that's been on my reading list for a while. I was lucky enough to catch the owner that day, who told me about how he had left Bonners Ferry for 40 years and eventually came back to run this community staple. #Idaho

In today's Todd Talks: Greenland pt. 2 (recorded Jan 19, 2026). We debunk claims used to justify seizing NATO allies, and reaffirm what “America First” means to Idahoans. #denmark #greenland #Idaho #NATO #achillesforidaho #foreignpolicy #AmericaFirst

“America First” apparently now means talking about seizing Greenland and straining relationships with our NATO allies. Instead of governing, we’re getting reckless distractions. Here are three real reasons why floating the idea of taking over Greenland is a bad idea for the United States.

As chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jim Risch owes it to all Americans to ensure that our sons and daughters in uniform are not being used to fuel yet another forever war.

There are plenty of things going wrong in government; here are a few areas where I think we’re doing things right! #idaho #idpol #achillesforidaho #ussenate #independent

Meatpackers are getting busted again for price fixing, and that's why the food on your dinner plate is costing you more and more. If we're going to be America first, we need to actually put Americans first and put a stop to the rot of corporate greed.

I'm excited to announce I'm going to be at the Banff Mountain Film Festival this SAT, Jan. 17th at 7:00 p.m. in Sandpoint. This is such a cool indie festival with 6 short films to view on Saturday night.

📢 Meet and Greet w/Todd Achilles, Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate | Sandpoint📍 This Friday, January 16th at 6:00 p.m. PST, join me at the Sandpoint Community Hall [ 204 S First Ave, Sandpoint, ID ] for another north Idaho meet and greet. I really hope you can make it, love to see you there!

I’m asked all the time about the math of Independents in Congress—how we influence power in a system built to serve two parties. The answer is simple: the fulcrum. Starting in the 2026 midterms, Independents become the balance point that decides everything.

This type of action requires accountability and answers. The people of Idaho deserve to know more. I demand Sen. Risch conduct oversight and question the President’s Venezuela plans. #trump #venezuela #risch #senatorrisch #idaho

As of July 2025, Idaho ended the Family-Directed Care (FPCS) program—cutting off a proven, cost-effective lifeline for families caring for children with disabilities. In this video, I talk about how to advocate to your state legislators for restarting FPCS in Idaho: ⬇️

We did it! The Secretary of State has verified over 1,000 of our signatures, which means we’ve qualified for the 2026 ballot! These signatures came in from neighbors, farmers and ranchers, small business owners, veterans, and families I’ve been lucky enough to meet across Idaho.