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Canyon County, Idaho

Idaho House District 12 Seat B

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 12 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis James and Jaron Crane. Candidate information follows official Canyon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Curtis James (D), Jaron Crane (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 12 Seat B. Jaron Crane 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, Jaron Crane, is on the ballot.

Idaho › Canyon County › Idaho House District 12 Seat B

Curtis James

Democrat

Top priorities

  • Says he is guided by transparency, availability, and accountability to constituents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Curtis is a fourth-generation Idahoan from Nampa who has worked at Dutch Bros and studied religious studies at LSUA Online, per his campaign site. He describes himself as a working-class candidate focused on community service rather than political legacy.

Jaron Crane

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Says his focus is protecting what he calls the Idaho way of life
  • Emphasizes servant leadership, drawing on his Idaho Army National Guard background

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jaron Crane is the Idaho House Majority Caucus Chair, serving his 2nd term representing District 12, Seat B, per the Idaho Legislature. He is an Idaho Army National Guard veteran and co-owner of Crane Alarm Service, a Nampa business he runs with his brother, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 12 Seat B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 12 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis James and Jaron Crane. Candidate information follows official Canyon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Idaho House District 12 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 Canyon County ballot?

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

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Idaho House District 23 Seat BCanyon County AssessorCanyon County ClerkSee all 24 Canyon County races
Candidate profiles
Curtis James, full profileJaron Crane, full profileOfficial Idaho election office