2 candidates are tracked for Idaho Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James D. Ruchti and John Crowder. Candidate information follows official Bannock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
James D. Ruchti (D), John Crowder (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 29. James D. Ruchti 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, James D. Ruchti, is on the ballot.
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James is an attorney from Pocatello serving his second Senate term and the Assistant Minority Leader, per the Idaho Legislature. He is a graduate of West Point and the University of Idaho College of Law, and serves on the Commerce and Human Resources, Judiciary and Rules, and State Affairs committees, per the Idaho Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
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John holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation with a minor in economics and a Master of Science in Procurement and Contract Management, per the Republican Party of Idaho. He serves as a Republican precinct committeeman and the Legislative District 29 chairman, per the Republican Party of Idaho. No campaign website was found as of September 18, 2026.
Who is running for Idaho Senate District 29 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Idaho Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James D. Ruchti and John Crowder. Candidate information follows official Bannock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Idaho Senate District 29 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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