Matt Loesby
LibertarianSoftware developer (Eagle)
Matt Loesby is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate1. He is a software developer who builds backend systems for video games, raised in Centennial, Colorado, and living in Eagle, Idaho since 20201. His survey answers call for ceding federal land to Idaho, cutting entitlements and overseas military spending, and mass deportation of people in the country illegally1.
Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
ImmigrationDeport everyone here illegally, as quickly as possiblemedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the CBS2/FOX9 survey he said he would push to enable mass deportation of illegal immigrants and the remigration of foreign ethnic enclaves, and that many legal immigrants and their children must be sent back to their homelands. (2026-08-24) source
- At a September 30, 2026 forum he argued for enforcing the border and removing people who are in the country illegally. (2026-09-30) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Said · medium confidence- At a September 30, 2026 forum he said abortion should be permitted only in cases of self-defense and that in all other cases homicide should be punished under the law, and that the issue should remain with the states. (2026-09-30) source
Foreign policyPull back from foreign conflicts and aid (often called America First)medium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the CBS2/FOX9 survey he said Congress should cut funding for all overseas military operations and bring servicemembers home to defend the American homeland. (2026-08-24) source
National debtCut spending sharply, including popular programs, to balance the budgetmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the CBS2/FOX9 survey he said Congress needs to aggressively cut entitlements, including Social Security, and cut funding for overseas military operations to address a deficit of over $3 trillion. (2026-08-24) source
Nuclear powerFast-track nuclear as a top priority with strict approval deadlines and looser rulesmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In the CBS2/FOX9 survey he said he would attack the regulatory infrastructure that has prevented construction of nuclear power plants. (2026-08-24) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Listed on the November 2026 general election ballot as the Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senator2.
Who funds this campaign
Matt Loesby is registered with the FEC for 2026 but has not filed a financial report for this cycle yet.
See the FEC record. Checked October 5, 2026.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- 2026 general election survey: U.S. Senator (candidate responses)CBS2/FOX9 Idaho News (KIVI/KNIN)
- Search Filed Candidates, 2026 General Election final candidate listIdaho Secretary of State
- U.S. Senate candidates tackle immigration, abortion and more at Caldwell forumKIVI Idaho News 6