Natalie Fleming is a software developer and experienced political candidate who has run for federal office multiple times. She previously ran in the 2022 Republican primary for U.S. Senate against incumbent Mike Crapo, finishing among four challengers who lost to Crapo. She also ran in the 2020 general election for Senate as an independent, receiving votes against incumbent Jim Risch. Fleming has reinvented herself as a frequent candidate willing to challenge incumbents from various angles. In 2026, she is running as an independent candidate for Senate, making her one of two independent candidates (along with Todd Achilles) who qualified for the general election ballot.
Fleming is described as a software developer and frequent political candidate. She has run multiple times for Senate and House seats in Idaho, suggesting strong political ambition. Her shift to running as an independent in 2026 after running in the 2022 Republican primary indicates she may be seeking to appeal to a broader coalition than Republican voters. Limited biographical information is publicly available about her background, education, or professional experience beyond her career in software development.
Strong pro-life stance with narrow exceptions
Believes life begins at conception and must be protected legally. Opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers and supports protections for infants who survive abortion attempts.
Voting History: Ran on pro-life platform in 2022 Republican primary and 2020 general election
Strong advocate for religious liberty protections
Emphasizes protection of religious freedom and Christian expression in public life. Concerned about threats to religious liberty in America.
Voting History: Consistent pro-religious liberty messaging across campaigns
Defender of traditional marriage and family
Opposes recognition of same-sex marriage and supports religious exemptions for those opposed to such unions.
Voting History: Consistently pro-traditional family values in candidate questionnaires
Fleming has no voting record in elected office. She is a perennial candidate for federal office without prior service in government.
Based on candidate questionnaires, Fleming emphasizes religious values, traditional family structure, and pro-life positions. Her messaging aligns with social conservative Republican voters rather than mainstream independent positioning.