# Convicted Candidate Still on Ballot | Boise News

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Podcast: [Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boise-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7587806)
Published: 2026-09-18T06:25:16+00:00
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A 27-year-old Constitution Party candidate in Idaho’s First Congressional District, Brendan Gomez, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation material — facing two counts out of ten — but his name remains on the November ballot. Despite state laws barring felons from holding office until sentenced, federal rules don’t restrict candidacy based on conviction alone. With sentencing set for November 16th and no legal deadline to remove him from the ballot, voters will still choose among him, a Republican incumbent, a Democrat, and an independent. If sentenced to two or more years, House rules require him to stop voting and resign from committees — setting up a tense political and ethical standoff as the nation watches how this case unfolds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/09/17/idaho-congressional-candidate-pleads-guilty-to-possession-of-child-sex-abuse-material/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d82d60baa02536b0 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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