Janice Martell
D
Biography
Janice Martell is the Democratic nominee for Idaho Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Idaho Secretary of State's candidate filing portal. No campaign website was found as of September 17, 2026.
Washington County, Idaho
Idaho Senate District 9
Washington County, Idaho
Idaho Senate District 9
2 candidates are tracked for Idaho Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Janice Martell and Brandon Shippy. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Janice Martell (D), Brandon Shippy (R) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Idaho Senate District 9. Brandon Shippy 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 Shippy, is on the ballot.