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Todd Achilles
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Todd Achilles

Todd Achilles

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Fmr. State Rep. (ID-16B)
RunningU.S. Senate · ID · Nov 3, 2026
About Todd Achilles

MEET TODD ACHILLES

I am running as a candidate for the United States Senate because the two-party system has failed America. Both parties increase the national debt, keep us in endless wars, and favor big corporations, harming our families in the process. Both parties benefit from division among Americans. I reject the left-right divide because the challenge ahead of us is those at the top versus those at the bottom — those in power against the people. I will fight for all Idahoans, not billionaires or extremists.

I grew up on a family farm, where I learned from a very young age the values we hold in Idaho: hard work and caring for others. I served in the United States Army as a tank commander and armor officer. The Army taught me the discipline of teamwork, leadership, and determination. These are the qualities I bring to public service.

Sourced verbatim from achillesforidaho.com
Role Summary: U.S. Senator

U.S. Senators write and vote on federal laws. Each state has two senators, who serve six-year terms. Only the Senate confirms the President's nominees for judges and the cabinet, approves treaties, and holds impeachment trials.

Quick Facts
Party
Independent
Birthplace
OR
Residence
Boise, ID
Family
Wife: Robyn; 2 Children: Daphne, Georgia
Education
Master of Business Administration, Marketing & Finance
University of Washington Foster School of Business
Master of Public Affairs, Telecom, Energy, Environment & Competition Policy
University of California Berkeley
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies
University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & International Relations
Claremont McKenna College
Political Career2
Minority Caucus Chair
Idaho State House of Representatives
2025
Representative
Idaho State House of Representatives
2024-2025
Professional Background8
Tank Platoon Leader & Battalion Support Platoon Leader
United States Army
1992-1995
Executive Director of Product Management
T-Mobile USA
2001-2005
President, Americas
HTC
2005-2008
Vice President/General Manager of Mobility
HP
2010-2015
Chief Executive Officer
Evoca
2017-2022
Adjunct Professor
Boise State University School of Public Service
2024-present
Marshall Memorial Fellowship
German Marshall Fund of the United States
2001
Lecturer
University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy
2018-present
Organizations1
Veterans for Idaho Voters
Co-Founder & Volunteer
2023-present
Committees3
State Affairs Committee, Idaho House of Representatives
Former Member
2024
Agricultural Affairs Committee, Idaho House of Representatives
Former Member
2024
Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee, Idaho House of Representatives
Former Member
2024
Quick Facts
Party
Independent
Birthplace
OR
Residence
Boise, ID
Family
Wife: Robyn; 2 Children: Daphne, Georgia