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Adams County, Idaho

Idaho House District 7 Seat B

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 7 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pete Gertonson and Charlie Shepherd. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Pete Gertonson (D), Charlie Shepherd (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 7 Seat B. Charlie Shepherd 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, Charlie Shepherd, is on the ballot.

Idaho › Adams County › Idaho House District 7 Seat B

Pete Gertonson

D

Top priorities
  • Eliminate the state grocery tax
  • Support raising the minimum wage
  • Address housing affordability and healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Pete Gertonson is a lifelong Idahoan who has spent his career in Nez Perce County, per his campaign site. He is the Democratic candidate for Idaho House District 7, per the same source.

Charlie Shepherd

R Incumbent

Biography

Charlie Shepherd is a maintenance supervisor for the school district from Pollock and the sitting state representative for District 7 Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 7 Seat B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 7 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Pete Gertonson and Charlie Shepherd. Candidate information follows official Adams County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Idaho House District 7 Seat B 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 Adams County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Adams County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Pete Gertonson, full profileCharlie Shepherd, full profileOfficial Idaho election office