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Idaho, State House, District 28B

Idaho House of Representatives District 28
Current incumbentsRandy Armstrong Republican Party
Kevin Andrus Republican Party
Population41,905
Ethnicity0.3% Black, 12.9% Hispanic
Voting age67.1% age 18 and over

Idaho's twenty-eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Randy Armstrong and Republican Representative Kevin Andrus.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,905 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-eighth 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 28A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A

Incumbent Randy Armstrong (R) defeated Steve Landon (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Randy Armstrong (R)
62.5
10,279

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Steve Landon (D)
37.5
6,155

Total votes: 16,434
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A

Steve Landon advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Steve Landon (D)
100
1,388

Total votes: 1,388
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A

Incumbent Randy Armstrong advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Randy Armstrong (R)
100
4,177

Total votes: 4,177


District 28B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Kevin Andrus (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Kevin Andrus (R)
100
13,650

Total votes: 13,650
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Kevin Andrus defeated Kay Jenkins, Gary Aldous, and Dennis Spencer in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Kevin Andrus (R)
43.8
1,961

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Kay Jenkins (R)
24.0
1,075

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Gary Aldous (R)
21.0
942

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Dennis Spencer (R)
11.2
500

Total votes: 4,478


2016

District 28A

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 Ken Andrus (R) did not seek re-election.

Randy Armstrong defeated Steve Landon in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Randy Armstrong 64.96% 12,499
Democratic Steve Landon 35.04% 6,741
Total Votes 19,240
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Steve Landon ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 28A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Steve Landon (unopposed)

Randy Armstrong defeated Tari L. Jensen, Kay Jenkins and Lance B. Kolbet in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 28A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Randy Armstrong 48.57% 2,007
Republican Tari L. Jensen 18.32% 757
Republican Kay Jenkins 17.69% 731
Republican Lance B. Kolbet 15.42% 637
Total Votes 4,132
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

District 28B

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 Kelley Packer defeated Louis Archuleta in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kelley Packer Incumbent 67.03% 12,920
Democratic Louis Archuleta 32.97% 6,356
Total Votes 19,276
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Kelley Packer defeated Jason West in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 28B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kelley Packer Incumbent 56.79% 2,543
Republican Jason West 43.21% 1,935
Total Votes 4,478
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2014

28A

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. Marshall D. Evans was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ken Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary. Evans withdrew on July 14, 2014, and was replaced by Kurtis R. Workman. Workman was defeated by Andrus in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKen Andrus Incumbent 64.4% 8,431
Democratic Kurtis R. Workman 35.6% 4,668
Total Votes 13,099

28B

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. Peggy Evans was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Kelley Packer defeated Lance Earl in the Republican primary. Packer was unopposed in the general election after Evans withdrew on June 30.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28B Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKelley Packer Incumbent 65.1% 3,112
Lance Earl 34.9% 1,666
Total Votes 4,778

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 Ken Andrus (R) defeated Sam McKee (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent Kelley Packer (R) defeated Kamren Koompin (D) in the general election. Koompin was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Packer defeated John Hart and Kevin England in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKen Andrus Incumbent 62.7% 12,344
Democratic Sam McKee 37.3% 7,333
Total Votes 19,677


Idaho House of Representatives, District 28B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngKelley Packer Incumbent 63% 12,299
Democratic Kamren Koompin 37% 7,212
Total Votes 19,511

Idaho House of Representatives District 28B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKelley Packer 50.3% 1,669
Kevin England 40.6% 1,346
John Hart 9.1% 301
Total Votes 3,316

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A raised a total of $222,722. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,606 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 28A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $83,601 5 $16,720
2014 $14,887 3 $4,962
2012 $20,874 2 $10,437
2010 $20,817 2 $10,409
2008 $13,500 1 $13,500
2006 $26,225 2 $13,113
2004 $26,243 2 $13,122
2002 $11,718 2 $5,859
2000 $4,857 2 $2,429
Total $222,722 21 $10,606


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B raised a total of $310,102. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $12,921 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $129,057 3 $43,019
2014 $61,679 3 $20,560
2012 $36,338 4 $9,085
2010 $-3,745 2 $-1,873
2008 $6,250 1 $6,250
2006 $32,742 4 $8,186
2004 $19,231 2 $9,616
2002 $28,550 4 $7,138
2000 $0 1 $0
Total $310,102 24 $12,921