Idaho Democrat David Roth has formally withdrawn his name from the November general election ballot in the U.S. Senate race against Republican incumbent Jim Risch. Roth submitted his withdrawal on Aug. 28, citing a lack of support from the Democratic Party, after announcing in July he was ending his campaign. Roth said he faced pressure from Ada County Democratic leaders and supporters of independent candidate Todd Achilles, who argue an independent has a better shot at unseating Risch in a head-to-head race. Roth did not endorse Achilles and expressed frustration that party leaders backed a candidate other than their own primary winner.
Roth's campaign had raised about $14,600 with roughly $10,100 in debt as of June 30. Achilles has reported raising close to $700,000, while Risch's campaign held more than $4.4 million. The Senate race will now feature Risch, Achilles, independent Natalie Fleming, and Libertarian Matt Loesby on the general election ballot.
