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| Idaho House of Representatives District 17 | ||
| Current incumbents | John L. Gannon  | |
| Sue Chew | ||
| Population | 37,314 | |
| Ethnicity | 2.4% Black, 7.8% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 81.3% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's seventeenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative John L. Gannon and Democratic Representative Sue Chew.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 37,314 civilians reside within Idaho's seventeenth state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $17,879/year | $139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission. |
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 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.
Incumbent John L. Gannon (D) defeated Anthony Dephue (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John L. Gannon (D) |
69.8
|
11,606 |
|
|
Anthony Dephue (R) |
30.2
|
5,030 | |
|
|
Total votes: 16,636 |
Incumbent John L. Gannon defeated Randy Johnson in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
John L. Gannon (D) |
62.7
|
2,339 |
|
|
Randy Johnson (D) |
37.3
|
1,394 | |
|
|
Total votes: 3,733 |
Anthony Dephue advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Anthony Dephue (R) |
100
|
1,831 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,831 |
Incumbent Susan Chew (D) defeated Kevin Rhoades (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 17B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Susan Chew (D) |
70.1
|
11,780 |
|
|
Kevin Rhoades (R) |
29.9
|
5,021 | |
|
|
Total votes: 16,801 |
Incumbent Susan Chew advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Susan Chew (D) |
100
|
3,634 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,634 |
Kevin Rhoades advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 17B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Kevin Rhoades (R) |
100
|
1,842 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,842 |
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 John L. Gannon defeated Kreed Ray Kleinkopf in the Idaho House of Representatives District 17A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 17A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John L. Gannon Incumbent |
63.11% | 10,521 | |
| Republican | Kreed Ray Kleinkopf | 36.89% | 6,149 | |
| Total Votes | 16,670 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 17A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John L. Gannon Incumbent (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 17A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kreed Ray Kleinkopf (unopposed) |
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 Susan Chew defeated Tabby Jolley in the Idaho House of Representatives District 17B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 17B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Chew Incumbent |
62.56% | 10,615 | |
| Republican | Tabby Jolley | 37.44% | 6,353 | |
| Total Votes | 16,968 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 17B, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Chew Incumbent (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 17B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tabby Jolley (unopposed) |
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 John Gannon defeated Carrie Semmelroth in the Democratic primary and defeated Paul D. Hautzinger (L) in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 17A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Gannon Incumbent |
76.6% | 7,947 | |
| Libertarian | Paul D. Hautzinger | 23.4% | 2,431 | |
| Total Votes | 10,378 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 17A Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John L. Gannon Incumbent |
65.1% | 1,009 |
| Carrie Semmelroth | 34.9% | 540 |
| Total Votes | 1,549 | |
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 Sue Chew was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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.
John L. Gannon (D) defeated Kreed Ray Kleinkopf (R) and Gus Voss (I) in the general election. Gannon and Kleinkopf were unopposed in their respective primaries.
Incumbent Susan Chew (D) defeated Chad Inman (R) and Mikel Hautzinger (L) in the general election. Chew defeated Greg Nielson in the Democratic primary, while Inman was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 17A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John L. Gannon |
56.6% | 8,959 | |
| Republican | Kreed Ray Kleinkopf | 31.5% | 4,988 | |
| Independent | Gus Voss | 11.9% | 1,886 | |
| Total Votes | 15,833 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 17B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Chew Incumbent |
62.7% | 10,188 | |
| Republican | Chad Inman | 31.3% | 5,076 | |
| Libertarian | Mikel Hautzinger | 6% | 976 | |
| Total Votes | 16,240 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 17B Democratic Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Susan Chew Incumbent |
88.9% | 1,318 |
| Greg Nielson | 11.1% | 164 |
| Total Votes | 1,482 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 17A raised a total of $455,939. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $16,887 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 17A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $16,780 | 2 | $8,390 | |
| 2014 | $32,584 | 3 | $10,861 | |
| 2012 * | $20,117 | 3 | $6,706 | |
| 2010 | $24,439 | 3 | $8,146 | |
| 2008 | $18,759 | 2 | $9,380 | |
| 2006 | $87,867 | 3 | $29,289 | |
| 2004 | $135,026 | 2 | $67,513 | |
| 2002 | $24,764 | 3 | $8,255 | |
| 2000 | $95,603 | 6 | $15,934 | |
| Total | $455,939 | 27 | $16,887 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 17B raised a total of $396,132. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,672 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 17B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $44,330 | 2 | $22,165 |
| 2014 | $3,087 | 1 | $3,087 |
| 2012 | $42,467 | 4 | $10,617 |
| 2010 | $49,195 | 2 | $24,598 |
| 2008 | $46,705 | 2 | $23,353 |
| 2006 | $71,175 | 3 | $23,725 |
| 2004 | $58,077 | 3 | $19,359 |
| 2002 | $48,351 | 6 | $8,059 |
| 2000 | $32,745 | 4 | $8,186 |
| Total | $396,132 | 27 | $14,672 |
