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Idaho, State Senate, District 23

Idaho State Senate District 23
Current incumbentBert Brackett Republican Party
Population45,710
Ethnicity0.3% Black, 15% Hispanic
Voting age71.8% age 18 and over

Idaho's twenty-third state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Bert Brackett.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 45,710 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-third 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 23

Incumbent Bert Brackett (R) won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 23 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Bert Brackett (R)
100
10,492

Total votes: 10,492
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 23

Incumbent Bert Brackett defeated Mark Rhatigan in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 23 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Bert Brackett (R)
68.2
3,282

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Mark Rhatigan (R)
31.8
1,531

Total votes: 4,813

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 Bert Brackett ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 23 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 23 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bert Brackett Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 12,422
Total Votes 12,422
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Bert Brackett ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 23 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 23, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bert Brackett Incumbent (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 Bert Brackett was unopposed in the Republican 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 Bert Brackett (R) defeated Bill Chisholm (I) in the general election and defeated incumbent Tim Corder in the Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 23, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBert Brackett Incumbent 68.8% 9,177
Independent Bill Chisholm 31.2% 4,165
Total Votes 13,342

Idaho State Senate District 23 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBert Brackett 57.4% 3,009
Tim Corder 42.6% 2,230
Total Votes 5,239

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 23 raised a total of $245,616. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $12,927 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 23

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $15,300 1 $15,300
2014 $21,185 1 $21,185
2012 $89,117 3 $29,706
2010 $8,800 1 $8,800
2008 $33,421 4 $8,355
2006 $13,575 2 $6,788
2004 $19,840 2 $9,920
2002 $44,378 4 $11,095
2000 $0 1 $0
Total $245,616 19 $12,927