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Lewis County, Idaho

Idaho House District 6 Seat B

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 6 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathy Dawes and Brandon Mitchell. Candidate information follows official Lewis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kathy Dawes (D), Brandon Mitchell (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 6 Seat B. Brandon Mitchell 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, Brandon Mitchell, is on the ballot.

Idaho › Lewis County › Idaho House District 6 Seat B

Kathy Dawes

D

Top priorities
  • Individual liberty in healthcare decisions and reproductive rights
  • Voting rights and protecting the initiative and referendum process
  • Supporting public schools and Idaho's constitutional education obligation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kathy Dawes is a Latah County resident of more than 50 years and a retired science educator, per her campaign site.

Brandon Mitchell

R Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supporting fiscal responsibility and accountable state spending
  • Advancing voter ID requirements and election security measures
  • Expanding concealed carry training and supporting law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brandon is a small business owner from Moscow serving his third term in the Idaho House, per the Idaho Legislature. He is vice chair of the House Transportation & Defense Committee and also serves on the Appropriations Committee, per the Idaho Legislature.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Idaho House District 6 Seat B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 6 Seat B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathy Dawes and Brandon Mitchell. Candidate information follows official Lewis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Idaho House District 6 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 Lewis County ballot?

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

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Idaho House District 6 Seat ASee all 3 Lewis County races
Candidate profiles
Kathy Dawes, full profileBrandon Mitchell, full profileOfficial Idaho election office