IDAHO-2 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS

Michael K. Simpson

  • Republican
  • 14 terms
  • Born 1950

Michael K. Simpson is a Republican Representative representing Idaho-2 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 14 terms. Michael K. Simpson has a 56.5% community approval rating based on 23 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

57% approve

  • Total votes: 23
  • 90-day change: −3.5
  • Last 7 days: 2
  • House rank: 137/445

13 support · 10 oppose

23 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Michael K. Simpson has served in the House of Representatives since 1999. Congress.gov lists 160 bills and resolutions sponsored and 2,251 cosponsored by Michael K. Simpson.

Sponsored
160
Cosponsored
2,251

Terms in Congress

  • House · ID-2 — 1999–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Michael K. Simpson's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Representative Michael K. Simpson currently holds a community approval rating of 56.5% for 2026, drawn from 23 visitor votes (13 support, 10 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Michael K. Simpson right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Michael K. Simpson's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Michael K. Simpson's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Michael K. Simpson holds a 56.5% community approval rating based on 23 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Michael K. Simpson?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Representative Michael K. Simpson?

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