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Idaho, State Senate, District 16

Idaho State Senate District 16
Current incumbentGrant Burgoyne Democratic Party
Population36,855
Ethnicity1.5% Black, 6.9% Hispanic
Voting age79% age 18 and over

Idaho's sixteenth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Grant Burgoyne.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 36,855 civilians reside within Idaho's sixteenth 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 16

Incumbent Grant Burgoyne (D) defeated LeeJoe Lay (R) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 16 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Grant Burgoyne (D)
65.2
12,784

LeeJoe Lay (R)
34.8
6,819

Total votes: 19,603
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 16

Incumbent Grant Burgoyne advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 16 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Grant Burgoyne (D)
100
3,576

Total votes: 3,576
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 16

LeeJoe Lay advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 16 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

LeeJoe Lay (R)
100
2,806

Total votes: 2,806

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 Grant Burgoyne defeated Ryan McDonald in the Idaho State Senate District 16 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 16 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Grant Burgoyne Incumbent 57.02% 11,360
Republican Ryan McDonald 42.98% 8,563
Total Votes 19,923
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Grant Burgoyne ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 16 Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Grant Burgoyne Incumbent (unopposed)

Ryan McDonald ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 16 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 16, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ryan McDonald (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. Grant Burgoyne was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Joel Robinson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Burgoyne defeated Robinson in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngGrant Burgoyne 60.4% 8,563
Republican Joel Robinson 39.6% 5,623
Total Votes 14,186

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 Les Bock (D) defeated Joan Cloonan (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLes Bock Incumbent 57.3% 10,897
Republican Joan Cloonan 42.7% 8,135
Total Votes 19,032

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 16 raised a total of $407,240. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $16,968 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 16

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $32,634 2 $16,317
2014 $45,028 2 $22,514
2012 $34,940 3 $11,647
2010 $27,769 2 $13,885
2008 $145,357 3 $48,452
2006 $9,040 1 $9,040
2004 $49,079 4 $12,270
2002 $34,845 3 $11,615
2000 $28,548 4 $7,137
Total $407,240 24 $16,968