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Idaho, State House, District 26A

Idaho House of Representatives District 26
Current incumbentsMuffy Davis Democratic Party
Sally Toone Democratic Party
Population42,443
Ethnicity0.4% Black, 26.7% Hispanic
Voting age69.7% age 18 and over

Idaho's twenty-six state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Muffy Davis and Democratic Representative Sally Toone.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,443 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-six 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 26A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A

Muffy Davis (D) defeated incumbent Steve Miller (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Muffy Davis (D)
56.3
9,508

Steve Miller (R)
43.7
7,393

Total votes: 16,901
(100.00% precincts reporting)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A

Muffy Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Muffy Davis (D)
100
2,859

Total votes: 2,859
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A

Incumbent Steve Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Steve Miller (R)
100
3,498

Total votes: 3,498


District 26B

General election

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B

Incumbent Sally Toone (D) defeated Mike McFadyen (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Sally Toone (D)
58.2
9,767

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Mike McFadyen (R)
41.8
7,026

Total votes: 16,793
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B

Incumbent Sally Toone advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Sally Toone (D)
100
2,688

Total votes: 2,688
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B

Mike McFadyen advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Mike McFadyen (R)
100
3,341

Total votes: 3,341


2016

District 26A

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 Steve Miller defeated Kathleen J. Eder in the Idaho House of Representatives District 26A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 26A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steve Miller Incumbent 50.73% 9,222
Democratic Kathleen J. Eder 49.27% 8,958
Total Votes 18,180
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Kathleen J. Eder ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 26A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 26A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Kathleen J. Eder (unopposed)

Incumbent Steve Miller ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 26A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 26A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Steve Miller Incumbent (unopposed)

District 26B

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 Donna Pence (D) did not seek re-election.

Sally Toone defeated Alex Sutter in the Idaho House of Representatives District 26B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 26B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Sally Toone 54.11% 9,808
Republican Alex Sutter 45.89% 8,317
Total Votes 18,125
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Sally Toone ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 26B Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 26B, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Sally Toone (unopposed)
Alex Sutter ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 26B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 26B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Alex Sutter (unopposed)

2014

26A

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. Richard Fosbury was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Steve Miller was unopposed in the Republican primary. Fosbury was defeated by Miller in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 26A, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Miller Incumbent 50.5% 6,411
Democratic Richard Fosbury 49.5% 6,285
Total Votes 12,696

26B

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 Donna Pence was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Don Hudson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pence defeated Hudson in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 26B, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDonna Pence Incumbent 59.4% 7,531
Republican Don Hudson 40.6% 5,155
Total Votes 12,686


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.

Steve Miller (R) defeated John C. Remington (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent Donna Pence (D) defeated Lee Barron (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 26A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSteve Miller 50.9% 8,535
Democratic John C. Remington 49.1% 8,229
Total Votes 16,764


Idaho House of Representatives, District 26B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDonna Pence Incumbent 58.9% 9,999
Republican Lee Barron 41.1% 6,987
Total Votes 16,986

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A raised a total of $300,390. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $18,774 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 26A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $88,034 2 $44,017
2014 $100,118 2 $50,059
2012 $36,630 2 $18,315
2010 $19,753 2 $9,877
2008 $8,584 1 $8,584
2006 $30,001 3 $10,000
2004 $10,950 2 $5,475
2002 $3,850 1 $3,850
2000 $2,470 1 $2,470
Total $300,390 16 $18,774


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 26B raised a total of $243,457. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,216 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 26B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $64,283 2 $32,142
2014 $43,690 2 $21,845
2012 $28,597 2 $14,299
2010 $15,309 2 $7,655
2008 $11,850 1 $11,850
2006 $8,600 1 $8,600
2004 $5,550 1 $5,550
2002 $4,050 1 $4,050
2000 $61,528 4 $15,382
Total $243,457 16 $15,216