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Idaho, State House, District 18B

Idaho House of Representatives District 18
Current incumbentsIlana Rubel Democratic Party
Brooke Green Democratic Party
Population39,282
Ethnicity1.2% Black, 5.3% Hispanic
Voting age76% age 18 and over

Idaho's eighteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Ilana Rubel and Democratic Representative Brooke Green.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,282 civilians reside within Idaho's eighteenth 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 18A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 18A

Incumbent Ilana Rubel (D) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 18A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ilana Rubel (D)
100
16,906

Total votes: 16,906
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 18A

Incumbent Ilana Rubel advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 18A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ilana Rubel (D)
100
3,689

Total votes: 3,689
Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.


District 18B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B

Brooke Green (D) defeated Steve Simmons (R) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brooke Green (D)
62.3
13,987

Steve Simmons (R)
37.7
8,457

Total votes: 22,444
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B

Brooke Green advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brooke Green (D)
100
3,462

Total votes: 3,462
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B

Steve Simmons advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Steve Simmons (R)
100
2,889

Total votes: 2,889


2016

District 18A

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 Ilana Rubel ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 18A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 18A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ilana Rubel Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 16,196
Total Votes 16,196
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Ilana Rubel ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 18A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 18A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ilana Rubel Incumbent (unopposed)

District 18B

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 Phylis King ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 18B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 18B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Phylis King Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 16,191
Total Votes 16,191
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Phylis King ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 18B Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 18B, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Phylis King Incumbent (unopposed)


2014

18A

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 Ilana Rubel was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ryan D. Jenks was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rubel defeated Jenks in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 18A, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngIlana Rubel Incumbent 63.2% 9,956
Republican Ryan D. Jenks 36.8% 5,799
Total Votes 15,755

18B

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 Phylis King was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Domenico Gelsomino was unopposed in the Republican primary. King defeated Gelsomino in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 18B, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPhylis King Incumbent 63.8% 10,089
Republican Domenico Gelsomino 36.2% 5,730
Total Votes 15,819


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.

Challenger Janie Ward-Engelking (D) defeated incumbent Julie Ellsworth (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent Phylis King (D) defeated Brad R. Bolicek (R) in the general election. King was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Bolicek defeated John Hruby in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 18A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJanie Ward-Engelking 55.3% 11,693
Republican Julie Ellsworth Incumbent 44.7% 9,434
Total Votes 21,127


Idaho House of Representatives, District 18B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPhylis King Incumbent 56.2% 11,748
Republican Brad R. Bolicek 43.8% 9,145
Total Votes 20,893

Idaho House of Representatives District 18B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBrad Bolicek 50.5% 989
John Hruby 49.5% 968
Total Votes 1,957

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 18A raised a total of $509,832. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $22,167 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 18A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $30,545 1 $30,545
2014 $100,102 2 $50,051
2012 $97,289 2 $48,645
2010 $47,784 3 $15,928
2008 $105,894 3 $35,298
2006 $24,652 3 $8,217
2004 $33,522 2 $16,761
2002 $19,524 3 $6,508
2000 $50,520 4 $12,630
Total $509,832 23 $22,167


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 18B raised a total of $391,288. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $17,786 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 18B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $18,892 1 $18,892
2014 $44,105 2 $22,053
2012 $47,784 3 $15,928
2010 $53,626 2 $26,813
2008 $77,576 3 $25,859
2006 $43,967 2 $21,984
2004 $53,849 3 $17,950
2002 $40,264 4 $10,066
2000 $11,225 2 $5,613
Total $391,288 22 $17,786