2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 17 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Gannon and James R Nechwedowich. Candidate information follows official Ada County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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D 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.
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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.
Who is running for Idaho House District 17 Seat A in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 17 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Gannon and James R Nechwedowich. Candidate information follows official Ada County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Idaho House District 17 Seat A election in Idaho?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Idaho are on the Idaho election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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