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Ada County, Idaho

Idaho House District 20 Seat A

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 20 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Stephens and Joe A Palmer. Candidate information follows official Ada County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Joe A Palmer, is on the ballot.

Idaho › Ada County › Idaho House District 20 Seat A

Jennifer Stephens

D

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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

R Incumbent

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 20 Seat A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 20 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Stephens and Joe A Palmer. Candidate information follows official Ada County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Idaho House District 20 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.

How do I see my exact Ada County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Ada County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jennifer Stephens, full profileJoe A Palmer, full profileOfficial Idaho election office