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Nez Perce County, Idaho

Idaho House District 6 Seat A

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 6 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Trish Carter-Goodheart and Colton Bennett. Candidate information follows official Nez Perce County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Trish Carter-Goodheart (D), Colton Bennett (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho House District 6 Seat A. The Idaho Legislature's membership roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. 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.

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Idaho › Nez Perce County › Idaho House District 6 Seat A

Trish Carter-Goodheart

D

Top priorities
  • Early childhood education access across all communities
  • Rural healthcare access and addressing provider shortages
  • Protecting forests and public lands

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Trish Carter-Goodheart is a citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe from Lapwai who works as a community fundraiser and grantwriter, per her campaign site. She has served on the National Indian Child Welfare Association board since 2008, per her campaign site.

Colton Bennett

R

Biography

Colton Bennett is an Army veteran who served six years on active and reserve duty, including an overseas deployment as a combat medic in 2022, per his campaign site. He holds an associate's degree in health sciences, works as a medical assistant at Gritman Medical Center, and represents Idaho House District 6, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

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

2 candidates are tracked for Idaho House District 6 Seat A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Trish Carter-Goodheart and Colton Bennett. Candidate information follows official Nez Perce County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Idaho House District 6 Seat A 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 Nez Perce County ballot?

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

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Idaho House District 6 Seat BIdaho House District 7 Seat BIdaho Senate District 6See all 6 Nez Perce County races
Candidate profiles
Trish Carter-Goodheart, full profileColton Bennett, full profileOfficial Idaho election office