Elmore County, Idaho

Idaho Senate District 8

One candidate is tracked for Idaho Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christy Zito. Candidate information follows official Elmore County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Christy Zito (R) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 8; unopposed candidates still appear on Idaho ballots, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Christy Zito 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, Christy Zito, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Idaho › Elmore County › Idaho Senate District 8

Christy Zito

R Incumbent

Top priorities

Opposing red flag laws and supporting Second Amendment rights
Reducing property taxes and supporting border security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christy is retired and lives in Mountain Home; she is serving her first term in the current Idaho Senate after previously serving from 2020 to 2022, per the Idaho Legislature. She is vice chair of the Agricultural Affairs Committee and also serves on Commerce & Human Resources and Education, per the Idaho Legislature.

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Next on your ballotIdaho House District 8 Seat A

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho Senate District 8 in 2026?

When is the Idaho Senate District 8 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 Elmore County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

Cross-check with the official Idaho election office, or see the full Elmore County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

Idaho House District 8 Seat B See all 3 Elmore County races

Candidate profiles

Christy Zito, full profile Official Idaho election office