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Idaho, State Senate, District 17

Idaho State Senate District 17
Current incumbentMaryanne Jordan Democratic Party
Population37,314
Ethnicity2.4% Black, 7.8% Hispanic
Voting age81.3% age 18 and over

Idaho's seventeenth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Maryanne Jordan.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 37,314 civilians reside within Idaho's seventeenth state senate district. Idaho state senators represent an average of 44,788 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,970 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Idaho State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Idaho legislators assume office after the first day of December following the general election.

Qualifications

Article III, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution states: "No person shall be a senator or representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, and an elector of this state, nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding his election an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$17,879/year$139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission.

Vacancies

The Governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the senate.

The political party committee that last held the vacant seat has 15 days after the vacancy to submit a list of three recommended candidates to the Governor. The Governor makes the selection based on the recommendations.

If any party committee fails to submit a list of recommended candidates after the 15 day deadline, the Governor has 5 days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2020. The filing deadline is March 13, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 17

Incumbent Maryanne Jordan (D) defeated David DeHaas (R) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 17 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Maryanne Jordan (D)
69.7
11,652

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David DeHaas (R)
30.3
5,069

Total votes: 16,721
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 17

Incumbent Maryanne Jordan advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 17 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Maryanne Jordan (D)
100
3,479

Total votes: 3,479
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 17

David DeHaas advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 17 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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David DeHaas (R)
100
1,838

Total votes: 1,838

2016

Elections for the Idaho State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Maryanne Jordan defeated Robert Herrin III in the Idaho State Senate District 17 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 17 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Maryanne Jordan Incumbent 62.93% 10,586
Republican Robert Herrin III 37.07% 6,235
Total Votes 16,821
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Maryanne Jordan ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 17 Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate District 17, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Maryanne Jordan Incumbent (unopposed)

Robert Herrin III ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 17 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 17, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robert Herrin III (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the Idaho State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Elliot Werk was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 15, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 9, 2012. Incumbent Elliot Werk (D) defeated Judy M. Peavey-Derr (R) in the general election. Werk was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Peavey-Derr defeated Thomas Bullock in the Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngElliot Werk Incumbent 62.9% 10,150
Republican Judy M. Peavey-Derr 37.1% 5,980
Total Votes 16,130

Idaho State Senate District 17 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJudy M. Peavey-Derr 57.7% 907
Thomas Bullock 42.3% 666
Total Votes 1,573

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 17 raised a total of $454,352. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,754 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 17

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $32,607 2 $16,304
2014 $-1,514 1 $-1,514
2012 $73,783 3 $24,594
2010 $56,992 3 $18,997
2008 $37,335 2 $18,668
2006 $48,170 2 $24,085
2004 $121,584 2 $60,792
2002 $58,953 4 $14,738
2000 $26,442 4 $6,611
Total $454,352 23 $19,754