Ada County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
74 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 39 Ada County races, led by the Ada County Assessor contest.
County offices
AssessorErik Olson (D) · Rebecca W. Arnold (R)
Erik Olson (Democratic) and Rebecca W. Arnold (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Assessor.
Erik Olson Democratic
- Expand digital service availability and reduce wait times at the assessor's office.
- Maximize property tax exemptions available to homeowners, including wildlife habitat exemptions.
Per the campaign site.
About Erik Olson
Erik Olson spent five years as head financial officer for state agencies focused on energy policy and public charter school administration, per his campaign site. He also worked three budget cycles with Idaho's statewide budget agency, where he oversaw public school funding exceeding 3 billion dollars, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Idaho State University and a graduate degree in public administration and non profit administration from Boise State University, per his campaign site.
Rebecca W. Arnold Republican
Rebecca W. Arnold is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Assessor, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Assessor, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageClerkTrent Tripple (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Trent Tripple Republican
Trent Tripple is the Republican candidate for Ada County Clerk and the incumbent, per the Ada County Clerk's Office. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Trent Tripple is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 1Kelceymarie Warner (D) · Ryan Davidson (R)
Kelceymarie Warner (Democratic) and Ryan Davidson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Commissioner, District 1.
Kelceymarie Warner Democratic
- Pursue practical solutions for smart growth and economic development in Ada County.
- Strengthen public health systems and public safety.
Per the campaign site.
About Kelceymarie Warner
Kelceymarie Warner is the Democratic candidate for Ada County Commissioner, District 1. Warner co-owns a marketing agency with her husband that works with nonprofits and advocacy groups, and has served as vice chair of a local charter school board, per her campaign site. Warner's platform focuses on smart growth, public health systems and responsible governance, per the campaign site.
Ryan Davidson Republican
- Continued property tax reductions
- Responsible growth management for Ada County
Per the campaign site.
About Ryan Davidson
Ryan Davidson is the sitting Ada County Commissioner running for re-election, per his campaign site. As Commissioner he has worked on property tax relief and led the effort to redevelop the former Les Bois horse racing track at Expo Idaho into a public park, per his campaign site. He also supported construction of a new juvenile facility for Ada County, per his campaign site.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Commissioner, District 1, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 2Michael Fitzgerald (D) · Rod W Beck (R)
Michael Fitzgerald (Democratic) and Rod W Beck (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Commissioner, District 2.
Michael Fitzgerald Democratic
- Prioritize housing affordability by coordinating county commissioners, the Ada County Highway District and developers.
- Favor a housing first approach over jail first policies.
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald is the Democratic candidate for Ada County Commissioner, District 2. Fitzgerald grew up in Meridian and Kuna and has worked in retail, food service, hotel management, HVAC and roofing, per his campaign site. Fitzgerald's platform prioritizes housing affordability and a housing first approach to homelessness, per the campaign site.
Rod W Beck Republican
Rod W Beck is the Republican candidate for Ada County Commissioner, District 2, and the incumbent chairman of the Board of Commissioners, per the Ada County Commissioners' Office. Beck previously served in the Idaho Senate as Majority Leader, spent nearly four decades in real estate brokerage, and led the Idaho Housing and Finance Association, per the Commissioners' Office. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Commissioner, District 2, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageCoronerDotti Owens (D) · Brett Harding (R)
Dotti Owens (Democratic) and Brett Harding (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Coroner.
Dotti Owens Democratic
- Emphasize hands on death investigation experience rather than an administrative only approach to the office.
- Strengthen partnerships with local law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services.
Per the campaign site.
About Dotti Owens
Dotti Owens is the Democratic candidate for Ada County Coroner and previously served as Ada County Coroner from 2015 to January 2023, per the State of Idaho Elections Database. Owens has conducted death investigations for 20 years and holds degrees from the College of Southern Idaho, Boise State University and Arizona State University, per her campaign site. Owens has emphasized hands on death investigation experience and partnerships with local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, per the campaign site.
Brett Harding Republican
- Elevate professionalism and accountability in the Coroner's Office.
- Provide compassionate, high quality death investigation services to families.
Per the campaign site.
About Brett Harding
Brett Harding is the Republican candidate for Ada County Coroner and currently serves as Chief Deputy Ada County Coroner, a position he has held since 2021, per his campaign site. Harding has more than 30 years of experience in death investigations and serves on the National Homicide Investigators Association's Board of Directors, per the campaign site. Harding's priorities include professionalism, accountability and compassionate service to families, per the campaign site.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Coroner, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageTreasurerApril Frederick (D) · Todd Christensen (R)
April Frederick (Democratic) and Todd Christensen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Treasurer.
April Frederick Democratic
April Frederick filed a Declaration of Candidacy with Ada County Elections as the Democratic Party candidate for Ada County Treasurer, per the county's own filing. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Todd Christensen Republican
- Apply private sector financial discipline to county government operations.
- Improve transparency and communication about how tax dollars are used.
Per the campaign site.
About Todd Christensen
Todd Christensen is the Republican candidate for Ada County Treasurer. Christensen has more than 26 years of experience in finance and community development and previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at CapEd Credit Union, per his campaign site. Christensen has also been active with the We The People Fourth of July Celebration Committee in Boise, per Idaho Press reporting. Christensen's platform centers on fiscal stewardship, transparency and accountability, per the campaign site.
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ada County Treasurer, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Ada County is split across 11 Idaho Senate districts.
Find your districts by addressIdaho Senate: 11 districtsDistricts 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Idaho Senate District 10Nancy M Parker (D) · Tammy Nichols (R)
Nancy M Parker Democrat
Nancy M Parker is the Democratic nominee for Idaho Senate District 10 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Tammy Nichols Republican Incumbent
Tammy is a small business owner from Middleton serving her second term in the Idaho Senate, per the Idaho Legislature. She chairs the Agricultural Affairs Committee and also serves on Commerce & Human Resources and Education, per the Idaho Legislature.
Nancy M Parker (D), Tammy Nichols (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 10. Tammy Nichols is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 14Kirsten Faith Richardson (Constitution) · C. Scott Grow (R)
Kirsten Faith Richardson Constitution
Kirsten Faith Richardson is the Constitution nominee for Idaho Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
C. Scott Grow Republican Incumbent
- Property tax relief
- Highway and infrastructure funding
- Economic development and job creation
Per the campaign site.
About C. Scott Grow
Scott is a retired CPA and business owner from Eagle who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, per the Idaho Legislature.
Kirsten Faith Richardson (Constitution), C. Scott Grow (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 14. C. Scott Grow is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 15Nancy Gregory (D) · Desi Burbank (R)
Nancy Gregory Democrat
- Protect public school funding
- Support affordable housing and plan infrastructure for growth
- Protect public lands access
Per the campaign site.
About Nancy Gregory
Nancy Gregory has served for 24 years as a Boise School District Trustee, working on public budgets, policy and planning, per her campaign site. She began as a PTA parent before her long tenure on the school board, per the same source.
Desi Burbank Republican
- Support strong families, schools and communities
Per the campaign site.
About Desi Burbank
No campaign website with detailed biographical facts was found for Desi Burbank beyond a minimal single-page site as of September 27, 2026.
Nancy Gregory (D), Desi Burbank (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 15. The Idaho Legislature's membership roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 16Soñia Galaviz (D) · Geoffrey Surbeck (R)
Soñia Galaviz Democrat
- Advocate for Idaho's kids in and out of the classroom, with a focus on public education
Per the campaign site.
About Soñia Galaviz
Soñia currently represents District 16 Seat A in the Idaho House and is running for the open District 16 Senate seat, per Idaho Education News. She is an educator, classroom teacher, parent, and community volunteer who describes herself as an advocate for Idaho's kids, per her campaign site.
Geoffrey Surbeck Republican
Geoffrey Surbeck is the Republican nominee for Idaho Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Soñia Galaviz (D), Geoffrey Surbeck (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 16. The Idaho Legislature's membership roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 17Carrie Semmelroth (D) · Benjamin Chafetz (R)
Carrie Semmelroth Democrat Incumbent
- Full funding for public schools and universities
- Property tax relief for Idahoans on fixed incomes
- Protecting Idaho's clean air, clean water and open spaces
Per the campaign site.
About Carrie Semmelroth
Carrie Semmelroth has worked in education since 2003 and holds an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from Boise State University, serving her 3rd term representing Idaho Senate District 17, per the Idaho Legislature. She holds an Exceptional Child Generalist Idaho teaching certification, per the Legislature's member page.
Benjamin Chafetz Republican
- Support school choice so that funding follows the student
- Limit business and government overreach while maintaining state sovereignty
- Protect the right to self defense and neighborhood safety
Per the campaign site.
About Benjamin Chafetz
Benjamin serves as District 17 Republican Party chair and precinct chair for Precinct 1703, per his campaign site.
Carrie Semmelroth (D), Benjamin Chafetz (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 17. Carrie Semmelroth is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 18Janie Ward-Engelking (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Janie Ward-Engelking Democrat Incumbent
- Increased funding for public schools
- Access to affordable healthcare, including IVF protections
- Property tax relief and housing affordability
Per the campaign site.
About Janie Ward-Engelking
Janie Ward-Engelking is the Senate Minority Caucus Chair and a retired classroom teacher of 33 years, serving her 7th term representing Idaho Senate District 18 after one earlier House term in 2012 and 2013, per the Idaho Legislature. She holds a bachelor's degree from Idaho State University and a master's degree from Boise State University, per the Legislature's member page.
Janie Ward-Engelking (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 18; unopposed candidates still appear on Idaho ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Janie Ward-Engelking is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 19Melissa Wintrow (D) · Melissa J. Christian (R)
Melissa Wintrow Democrat Incumbent
- Support legislation on processing and preserving sexual assault kit evidence
- Support access to reproductive health care
- Fully fund education at all levels
Per the campaign site.
About Melissa Wintrow
Melissa Wintrow is the sitting state senator for Idaho Senate District 19, per her campaign site. She worked for over 30 years in higher education, including as director of Boise State University's Women's Center, and was named a 2025 ICON Award recipient by the Idaho Business Review, per the same source.
Melissa J. Christian Republican
Melissa J. Christian is the Republican nominee for Idaho Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Melissa Wintrow (D), Melissa J. Christian (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 19. Melissa Wintrow is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 20Pamela Renee Wilson (D) · Josh Keyser (R)
Pamela Renee Wilson Democrat
- Investing in public education
- Managing growth through responsible development and infrastructure
- Restoring funding for healthcare services
Per the campaign site.
About Pamela Renee Wilson
Pamela is a retired small business owner who ran a salon in Boise's 8th Street Marketplace from 1991 to 2005, per her campaign site. She also volunteered with the Bogus Basin National Ski Patrol for over a decade, per her campaign site, and is making her first run for elected office.
Josh Keyser Republican Incumbent
Josh Keyser is a financial auditor and businessman serving his first term representing Idaho Senate District 20, per the Idaho Legislature. He is a former U.S. Marine and Boise police officer and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, per the Legislature's member page.
Pamela Renee Wilson (D), Josh Keyser (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 20. Josh Keyser is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 21Treg A. Bernt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Treg A. Bernt Republican Incumbent
- Lists education, property tax reform, and growth and transportation among his issue areas
Per the campaign site.
About Treg A. Bernt
Treg is a Meridian business owner serving his second term in the Idaho Senate representing District 21, per the Idaho Legislature. He previously served in the Idaho House from 2020 to 2022, per the Idaho Legislature.
Treg A. Bernt (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 21; unopposed candidates still appear on Idaho ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Treg A. Bernt is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 22Karlie Easley (D) · Lori Den Hartog (R)
Karlie Easley Democrat
- Strong public schools rather than school voucher programs
- Reliable infrastructure
- Accessible healthcare
Per the campaign site.
About Karlie Easley
Karlie is a hospice nurse, mother and fourth generation Idahoan with experience in emergency and hospice care settings, per her campaign site. She is running for Idaho Senate District 22, per her campaign site.
Lori Den Hartog Republican Incumbent
Lori is the Idaho Senate Majority Leader, representing District 22 from Meridian and serving her sixth term, per the Idaho Legislature.
Karlie Easley (D), Lori Den Hartog (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 22. Lori Den Hartog is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho Senate District 23Paul Morgan (D) · Todd Lakey (R)
Paul Morgan Democrat
Paul Morgan is the Democratic nominee for Idaho Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Todd Lakey Republican Incumbent
Todd is a Nampa attorney serving his seventh term representing Idaho Senate District 23, per the Idaho Legislature. He chairs the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Paul Morgan (D), Todd Lakey (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 23. Todd Lakey is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 10 Seat AMichael Hofferber (D) · Mike Moyle (R)
Michael Hofferber Democrat
Michael Hofferber is the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 10 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Mike Moyle Republican Incumbent
- Protect Idaho's sovereignty
- Cut taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Moyle
Mike Moyle is an Idaho native and the sitting representative for Idaho House District 10 Seat A, per his campaign site. He is a husband, father of five and grandfather of ten, per the same source.
Michael Hofferber (D), Mike Moyle (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 10 Seat A. Mike Moyle is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 14 Seat AJo Daly (D) · Ted Hill (R)
Jo Daly Democrat
Jo Daly is the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 14 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Ted Hill Republican Incumbent
Ted is a contract fighter pilot from Eagle who represents District 14 Seat A in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Jo Daly (D), Ted Hill (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 14 Seat A. Ted Hill is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 15 Seat ASteve Berch (D) · Steve Keyser (R)
Steve Berch Democrat Incumbent
Steve is a businessman from Boise who serves as Assistant Minority Leader in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature.
Steve Keyser Republican
- Reduce property and grocery taxes so Idahoans keep more of what they earn
- Support public schools while keeping parents involved in their children's education
- Provide adequate resources for first responders to keep communities safe
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Keyser
Steve is a retired police officer who has lived in District 15 with his wife Margie for ten years, per his campaign site.
Steve Berch (D), Steve Keyser (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 15 Seat A. Steve Berch is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 16 Seat AMegan Woller (D) · Jackie Davidson (R)
Megan Woller Democrat
- Invest in early childhood education and affordable child care
- Adopt protections for workers against extreme heat
- Oppose the sale or transfer of public lands
Per the campaign site.
About Megan Woller
Megan Woller is a sixth-generation Idahoan and nonprofit leader who has worked at the Idaho Head Start Association, per her campaign site. She is the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 16, per the same source.
Jackie Davidson Republican
- Support overall tax relief by lowering government spending
- Support parental authority over children's upbringing
- Support police and first responders for public safety
Per the campaign site.
About Jackie Davidson
Jackie describes herself as a 45 year Idahoan, per her campaign site.
Megan Woller (D), Jackie Davidson (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 16 Seat A. The Idaho Legislature's membership roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 17 Seat AJohn Gannon (D) · James R Nechwedowich (R)
John Gannon Democrat Incumbent
John Gannon is an attorney serving his 7th term representing Idaho House District 17, Seat A, after also serving one earlier term from 1990 to 1992, per the Idaho Legislature. He is a graduate of UC Davis and Hastings College of Law and serves on the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, per the Legislature's member page.
James R Nechwedowich Republican
James R Nechwedowich is the Republican nominee for Idaho House District 17 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
John Gannon (D), James R Nechwedowich (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 17 Seat A. John Gannon is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 18 Seat AIlana Rubel (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ilana Rubel Democrat Incumbent
Ilana Rubel is the Idaho House Minority Leader, serving her 7th term representing District 18, Seat A, per the Idaho Legislature. She is senior counsel at the law firm Fenwick and West and holds a law degree from Harvard Law School, per the Legislature's member page.
Ilana Rubel (D) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 18 Seat A; unopposed candidates still appear on Idaho ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Ilana Rubel is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 19 Seat AMonica C. Church (D) · Bryan Hopkins (R)
Monica C. Church Democrat Incumbent
- Prioritizes fully funded K-12 education and pre-k investment
- Supports land conservation and environmental policy
- Wants to expand access to affordable healthcare, including mental health services
Per the campaign site.
About Monica C. Church
Monica is a Boise educator serving her first term representing House District 19, Seat A, per the Idaho Legislature. She serves as the House Minority Caucus Chair, per the Idaho Legislature.
Bryan Hopkins Republican
Bryan Hopkins is the Republican nominee for Idaho House District 19 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Monica C. Church (D), Bryan Hopkins (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 19 Seat A. Monica C. Church is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 20 Seat AJennifer Stephens (D) · Joe A Palmer (R)
Jennifer Stephens Democrat
- Housing supply reforms and targeted tax credits to address affordability
- Government transparency, checks and balances, and community engagement
- Investing in public schools
Per the campaign site.
About Jennifer Stephens
Jennifer is an attorney and local educator running for House District 20, Seat A, per her campaign site. She describes herself as a bridge builder focused on integrity, accountability and collaboration in government, per her campaign site.
Joe A Palmer Republican Incumbent
- Defending the 2nd Amendment, the sanctity of life and the constitution
- Reducing traffic congestion and eliminating waste in transportation spending
- Fighting wasteful spending and government overreach
Per the campaign site.
About Joe A Palmer
Joe is a self-employed Meridian resident serving his ninth term representing House District 20, Seat A, per the Idaho Legislature. He chairs the House Transportation and Defense Committee, per the Idaho Legislature.
Jennifer Stephens (D), Joe A Palmer (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 20 Seat A. Joe A Palmer is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 21 Seat ACamille Allan (D) · James Petzke (R)
Camille Allan Democrat
Camille Allan is the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 21 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
James Petzke Republican Incumbent
James is a Meridian business owner serving his second term representing House District 21, Seat A, per the Idaho Legislature. He holds a finance degree from the Harvard Extension School, per the Idaho Legislature.
Camille Allan (D), James Petzke (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 21 Seat A. James Petzke is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 22 Seat ALoren Petty (D) · Kelly Walton (R)
Loren Petty Democrat
- Addressing the affordability of groceries, fuel, healthcare and housing
- Increasing public school funding rather than diverting funds to private school tuition
- Supporting abortion access when a pregnancy threatens the pregnant person's health or life
Per the campaign site.
About Loren Petty
Loren is a retired roofing business manager who spent 40 years in the industry and holds a communication and journalism degree from Boise State University, per his campaign site. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 1977 to 1981 and later published a Boise periodical, per his campaign site.
Kelly Walton Republican
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Loren Petty (D), Kelly Walton (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 22 Seat A. The Idaho Legislature's membership roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 23 Seat APaul M Smith (Constitution) · Chris Bruce (R)
Paul M Smith Constitution
Paul M Smith is the Constitution nominee for Idaho House District 23 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Chris Bruce Republican Incumbent
Chris is a Kuna mortgage loan officer serving his first term representing House District 23, Seat A, per the Idaho Legislature. He previously served on the Kuna City Council, per the Idaho Legislature.
Paul M Smith (Constitution), Chris Bruce (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 23 Seat A. Chris Bruce is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 10 Seat BBeth Ann McFalls (D) · Bruce D. Skaug (R)
Beth Ann McFalls Democrat
Beth Ann McFalls is the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 10 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Bruce D. Skaug Republican Incumbent
- Lower property taxes and reduce wasteful government spending
- Defend free speech and religious liberty
- Protect Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Bruce D. Skaug
Bruce is a retired attorney from Nampa serving his third term in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature. He chairs the Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee and also serves on Local Government and State Affairs, per the Idaho Legislature.
Beth Ann McFalls (D), Bruce D. Skaug (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 10 Seat B. Bruce D. Skaug is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 14 Seat BValerie Ruxton (D) · Josh Tanner (R)
Valerie Ruxton Democrat
- Improve constituent representation and responsiveness in the Legislature
- Practice responsible and transparent fiscal management
Per the campaign site.
About Valerie Ruxton
No detailed biographical facts beyond her campaign platform were found on Valerie Ruxton's site as of September 27, 2026.
Josh Tanner Republican Incumbent
Josh Tanner is a businessman who operates three Eagle-based businesses and serves as the elected Eagle fire commissioner, a post he has chaired since 2018, serving his 2nd term representing Idaho House District 14, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. He holds an Executive MBA and a bachelor's degree from Boise State University, per the Legislature's member page. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Valerie Ruxton (D), Josh Tanner (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 14 Seat B. Josh Tanner is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 15 Seat BJae Etchart (D) · Dori Healey (R)
Jae Etchart Democrat
- Address the cost of living so working people, families, and seniors can afford a home and build a good life
- Manage growth responsibly while protecting neighborhoods, public lands, natural resources, and quality of life
- Strengthen Idaho's healthcare workforce and remove policy barriers to care
Per the campaign site.
About Jae Etchart
Jae has lived in Boise for 46 years, per her campaign site. She previously supervised accounting teams at Micron and worked at Mobex Communications, ran her own real estate and property management businesses, and spent 15 years at the Boise City or Ada County Housing Authority helping seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and low income families. She now works as a Medicare and Medicaid insurance agent.
Dori Healey Republican Incumbent
- Lists lower taxes, public safety, healthcare access, affordable housing, and schools and infrastructure among her stated priorities
Per the campaign site.
About Dori Healey
Dori is a clinical nurse specialist and business owner from Boise who represents District 15 Seat B in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature.
Jae Etchart (D), Dori Healey (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 15 Seat B. Dori Healey is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 16 Seat BAnnie Haws (D) · Chandler Stewart Hadraba (R)
Annie Haws Democrat Incumbent
- Says her priorities include supporting families and workers, strengthening schools, community safety and protecting personal freedoms
Per the campaign site.
About Annie Haws
Annie Haws is an attorney serving her first term representing Idaho House District 16, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature, which lists her formally as Anne Henderson Haws. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Idaho College of Law and a former judicial law clerk for the U.S. District Court, District of Idaho, per the Legislature's member page.
Chandler Stewart Hadraba Republican
Chandler Stewart Hadraba is the Republican nominee for Idaho House District 16 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Annie Haws (D), Chandler Stewart Hadraba (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 16 Seat B. Annie Haws is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 17 Seat BMegan Egbert (D) · Justin Alexander Peter Hughes (R)
Megan Egbert Democrat Incumbent
Megan Egbert is an attorney and former librarian serving her 2nd term representing Idaho House District 17, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature and her campaign site. She has spent nearly 15 years in the public sector as an employment lawyer, per the Legislature's member page.
Justin Alexander Peter Hughes Republican
- Protect pure water, air, and agriculture, opposing heavy pesticide use
- Maintain forests and grasslands, including reforestation near Lucky Peak, to reduce fire risk
Per the campaign site.
About Justin Alexander Peter Hughes
Hughes holds a B.S. in physics with a minor in mathematics from Principia College and spent more than a decade as a principal ballet dancer with Ballet Idaho, per the campaign site. Hughes has lived in Boise for more than ten years and frames the current campaign as a continuation of that work in service to the community, per the campaign site.
Megan Egbert (D), Justin Alexander Peter Hughes (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 17 Seat B. Megan Egbert is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 18 Seat BBrooke Green (D) · Joseph Bishop (Libertarian)
Brooke Green Democrat Incumbent
Brooke is an associate transportation planner from Boise who represents District 18 Seat B in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature.
Joseph Bishop Libertarian
Joseph Bishop is the Libertarian nominee for Idaho House District 18 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Brooke Green (D), Joseph Bishop (Libertarian) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 18 Seat B. Brooke Green is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 19 Seat BChris Mathias (D) · Stanley Roach (R)
Chris Mathias Democrat Incumbent
Chris is a self-employed Boise resident serving his third term representing House District 19, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. He previously served on a state education board, per the Idaho Legislature.
Stanley Roach Republican
Stanley Roach is the Republican nominee for Idaho House District 19 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Chris Mathias (D), Stanley Roach (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 19 Seat B. Chris Mathias is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 20 Seat BMary A Mosley (D) · James D. Holtzclaw (R)
Mary A Mosley Democrat
Mary A Mosley is the Democratic nominee for Idaho House District 20 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
James D. Holtzclaw Republican Incumbent
James is a Meridian real estate broker and small business owner serving his seventh term representing House District 20, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. He chairs the House Commerce Committee, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mary A Mosley (D), James D. Holtzclaw (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 20 Seat B. James D. Holtzclaw is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 21 Seat BCasey Hess (D) · Jeff Ehlers (R)
Casey Hess Democrat
Casey grew up in Lewis County and has lived in Idaho's Treasure Valley since the 1990s, per KIVI-TV. She previously ran for the Idaho House in 2024 and is running again for District 21, Seat B in 2026, per KIVI-TV, with a focus on increasing funding for public schools, per KIVI-TV. No campaign website was found as of September 18, 2026.
Jeff Ehlers Republican Incumbent
Jeff is a Meridian CFO, CPA and small business owner serving his second term representing House District 21, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. He chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, per the Idaho Legislature.
Casey Hess (D), Jeff Ehlers (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 21 Seat B. Jeff Ehlers is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 22 Seat BAmanda Easley (D) · Jason A. Monks (R)
Amanda Easley Democrat
- Strong public schools rather than voucher programs
- Accessible healthcare
- Thriving communities
Per the campaign site.
About Amanda Easley
Amanda is a small business owner with a background as a veterinary technician in the animal health industry, per her campaign site. She was raised by a Vietnam veteran and retired police officer and a public school teacher, per her campaign site, and is running for House District 22, Seat B.
Jason A. Monks Republican Incumbent
Jason is the Idaho House Majority Leader, a Meridian small business owner serving his seventh term representing House District 22, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Amanda Easley (D), Jason A. Monks (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 22 Seat B. Jason A. Monks is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
Full race pageIdaho House District 23 Seat BJoe Fuller (D) · Shawn R Dygert (R)
Joe Fuller Democrat
No detailed biographical facts were found on Joe Fuller's site beyond his candidacy for Idaho House District 23 Seat B as of September 27, 2026.
Shawn R Dygert Republican Incumbent
Shawn is a Melba resident and retired agriculture teacher and FFA advisor with 35 years of classroom experience, serving his first term representing House District 23, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Joe Fuller (D), Shawn R Dygert (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 23 Seat B. Shawn R Dygert is the sitting member, per the Idaho Legislature's membership roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19, 2026 primary, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal.
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