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Idaho, State House, District 21A

Idaho House of Representatives District 21
Current incumbentsSteven C. Harris Republican Party
Megan Kiska Republican Party
Population71,377
Ethnicity1.1% Black, 6.7% Hispanic
Voting age70.3% age 18 and over

Idaho's twenty-first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Steven C. Harris and Republican Representative Megan Kiska.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 71,377 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-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

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 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 21A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A

Incumbent Steven Harris (R) defeated Joshua Robinson (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Steven Harris (R)
60.6
12,680

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Joshua Robinson (D)
39.4
8,253

Total votes: 20,933
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A

Joshua Robinson advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Joshua Robinson (D)
100
1,696

Total votes: 1,696
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A

Incumbent Steven Harris advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Steven Harris (R)
100
4,452

Total votes: 4,452


District 21B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B

Incumbent Tom Dayley (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Tom Dayley (R)
100
15,951

Total votes: 15,951
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B

Incumbent Tom Dayley advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Tom Dayley (R)
100
4,465

Total votes: 4,465


2016

District 21A

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 Steven Harris defeated Robert Winder in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 21A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steven Harris Incumbent 65.48% 14,391
Democratic Robert Winder 34.52% 7,586
Total Votes 21,977
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Robert Winder ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 21A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Robert Winder (unopposed)

Incumbent Steven Harris ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 21A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steven Harris Incumbent (unopposed)

District 21B

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 Tom Dayley defeated Cindy Thorngren in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tom Dayley Incumbent 65.74% 14,454
Democratic Cindy Thorngren 34.26% 7,531
Total Votes 21,985
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Cindy Thorngren ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21B Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 21B, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Cindy Thorngren (unopposed)

Incumbent Tom Dayley ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 21B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Tom Dayley Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

21A

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. Incumbent Steven C. Harris was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

21B

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. Incumbent Thomas E. "Tom" Dayley defeated Ricky L. Bowman in the Republican primary and defeated Joe Hautzinger (L) in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngThomas E. "Tom" Dayley Incumbent 77.9% 9,950
Libertarian Joe Hautzinger 22.1% 2,828
Total Votes 12,778

Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngThomas E. "Tom" Dayley Incumbent 73.9% 2,521
Ricky L. Bowman 26.1% 889
Total Votes 3,410

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.

Steven Harris (R) defeated Craig R. Kreiser (D) in the general election. Kreiser was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Harris defeated Parrish Miller and Robert Simison in the Republican primary.

Tom Dayley (R) defeated Erin Zaleski (D) in the general election. Zaleski was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Dayley defeated Charles Hoffman, Lori Shewmaker and Mike Vuittonet in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 21A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSteven C. Harris 64.6% 12,675
Democratic Craig R. Kreiser 35.4% 6,942
Total Votes 19,617

Idaho House of Representatives District 21A Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngSteven Harris 49.3% 1,509
Robert Simison 38.9% 1,192
Parrish Miller 11.8% 362
Total Votes 3,063


Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngThomas E. "Tom" Dayley 65.7% 12,871
Democratic Erin Zaleski 34.3% 6,729
Total Votes 19,600

Idaho House of Representatives District 21B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngThomas E. "Tom" Dayley 34.3% 1,052
Mike Vuittonet 22.9% 703
Lori Shewmaker 22.6% 693
Charles D. Hoffman 20.2% 618
Total Votes 3,066

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A raised a total of $279,343. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $11,174 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 21A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $5,475 2 $2,738
2014 $24,585 1 $24,585
2012 $49,293 4 $12,323
2010 $38,996 4 $9,749
2008 $54,168 3 $18,056
2006 $33,677 4 $8,419
2004 $22,515 2 $11,258
2002 $36,466 4 $9,117
2000 $14,168 1 $14,168
Total $279,343 25 $11,174


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B raised a total of $207,688. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $7,988 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 21B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $11,800 2 $5,900
2014 $17,015 3 $5,672
2012 $23,337 6 $3,890
2010 $46,945 3 $15,648
2008 $62,184 3 $20,728
2006 $5,850 1 $5,850
2004 $2,000 1 $2,000
2002 $19,049 5 $3,810
2000 $19,508 2 $9,754
Total $207,688 26 $7,988