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Idaho, State Senate, District 26

Idaho State Senate District 26
Current incumbentMichelle Stennett Democratic Party
Population42,443
Ethnicity0.4% Black, 26.7% Hispanic
Voting age69.7% age 18 and over

Idaho's twenty-sixth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Michelle Stennett.

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

Incumbent Michelle Stennett (D) defeated Julie Lynn (R) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michelle Stennett (D)
59.9
10,094

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Julie Lynn (R)
40.1
6,768

Total votes: 16,862
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 26

Incumbent Michelle Stennett advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michelle Stennett (D)
100
2,914

Total votes: 2,914
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 26

Julie Lynn advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 26 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Julie Lynn (R)
100
3,381

Total votes: 3,381

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 Michelle Stennett defeated Dale Ewersen in the Idaho State Senate District 26 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michelle Stennett Incumbent 57.11% 10,470
Republican Dale Ewersen 42.89% 7,863
Total Votes 18,333
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Michelle Stennett ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 26 Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate District 26, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Michelle Stennett Incumbent (unopposed)

Dale Ewersen ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 26 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 26, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dale Ewersen (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. Incumbent Michelle Stennett was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Dale Ewersen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Stennett defeated Ewersen in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichelle Stennett Incumbent 58.7% 7,475
Republican Dale Ewersen 41.3% 5,254
Total Votes 12,729

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 Michelle Stennett (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMichelle Stennett Incumbent 100% 13,799
Total Votes 13,799

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 26 raised a total of $383,678. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $27,406 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 26

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $86,077 2 $43,039
2014 $67,944 2 $33,972
2012 $26,665 1 $26,665
2010 $43,776 2 $21,888
2008 $75,589 2 $37,795
2006 $24,215 1 $24,215
2004 $16,767 1 $16,767
2002 $42,645 2 $21,323
2000 $0 1 $0
Total $383,678 14 $27,406