Idaho's first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Heather Scott and Republican Representative Sage Dixon.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,210 civilians reside within Idaho's first state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Idaho House of Representatives 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

Vacancies

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

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 House of Representatives 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

District 1A

District 1B

2016

District 1A

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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 Heather Scott defeated Kate McAlister in the Idaho House of Representatives District 1A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A General Election, 2016

Kate McAlister ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 1A Democratic primary.
Incumbent Heather Scott ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 1A Republican primary.

District 1B

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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 Sage Dixon defeated Stephen Howlett in the Idaho House of Representatives District 1B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1B General Election, 2016

Bob Vickaryous ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 1B Democratic primary.
Incumbent Sage Dixon ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 1B Republican primary.

2014

1A

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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. Laura Bry defeated Steve Tanner in the Democratic primary, while Heather Scott defeated Stephen T. Snedden in the Republican primary. Bry was defeated by Scott in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A, General Election, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A Democratic Primary, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A Republican Primary, 2014

1B

Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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. Andrew C. Sorg defeated Bob Vickaryous in the Democratic primary, while Sage Dixon defeated incumbent George E. Eskridge in the Republican primary. Sorg was defeated by Dixon in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1B, General Election, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1B Democratic Primary, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1B Republican Primary, 2014

2012

Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives 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 Eric Anderson (R) defeated Andrew C. Sorg (D) in the general election. Song was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Anderson defeated Donna Capurso and Louis Kins in the Republican primary.

Incumbent George Eskridge (R) was unopposed in the general election and defeated Pam Stout in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 1A Republican Primary, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1B, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 1B Republican Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 1A raised a total of $636,762. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $28,944 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 1A

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 1B raised a total of $295,873. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,089 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 1B