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Idaho, State House, District 20A

Idaho House of Representatives District 20
Current incumbentsJoe A. Palmer Republican Party
James Holtzclaw Republican Party
Population50,201
Ethnicity0.8% Black, 5.7% Hispanic
Voting age70.1% age 18 and over

Idaho's twentieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Joe A. Palmer and Republican Representative James Holtzclaw.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 50,201 civilians reside within Idaho's twentieth 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 20A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A

Incumbent Joe Palmer (R) defeated Daniel S. Weston (Constitution Party) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Joe Palmer (R)
81.0
12,932

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Daniel S. Weston (Constitution Party)
19.0
3,028

Total votes: 15,960
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A

Incumbent Joe Palmer advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Joe Palmer (R)
100
4,358

Total votes: 4,358


District 20B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B

Incumbent James Holtzclaw (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

James Holtzclaw (R)
100
14,341

Total votes: 14,341
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B

Incumbent James Holtzclaw advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

James Holtzclaw (R)
100
4,279

Total votes: 4,279


2016

District 20A

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 Joe Palmer defeated Daniel S. Weston in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Joe Palmer Incumbent 78.85% 14,447
Constitution Daniel S. Weston 21.15% 3,875
Total Votes 18,322
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Joe Palmer ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 20A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Joe Palmer Incumbent (unopposed)

Daniel S. Weston ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20A Constitution primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 20A, Constitution Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Constitution Green check mark transparent.png Daniel S. Weston (unopposed)

District 20B

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 James Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png James Holtzclaw Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 16,105
Total Votes 16,105
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent James Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 20B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png James Holtzclaw Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

20A

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 Joe A. Palmer was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

20B

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 James Holtzclaw was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Daniel S. Weston (C) in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJames Holtzclaw Incumbent 82.2% 9,077
Constitution Daniel S. Weston 17.8% 1,966
Total Votes 11,043


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 Joe Palmer (R) defeated Caitlin R. Lister (D) in the general election. Lister was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Palmer defeated Richard Dees and Chris MacCloud in the Republican primary.

James Holtzclaw (R) was unopposed in the general election. He defeated Thomas Jay LeClaire and Patrick Malloy in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 20A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJoe A. Palmer Incumbent 66.5% 11,848
Democratic Caitlin R. Lister 33.5% 5,958
Total Votes 17,806

Idaho House of Representatives District 20A Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJoe A. Palmer Incumbent 65.9% 1,630
Richard Dees 18.4% 456
Chris MacCloud 15.7% 388
Total Votes 2,474


Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJames Holtzclaw 100% 14,706
Total Votes 14,706

Idaho House of Representatives District 20B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJames Holtzclaw 41.8% 1,035
Patrick Malloy 36% 892
Thomas Jay LeClaire 22.2% 551
Total Votes 2,478

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 20A raised a total of $242,611. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,109 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 20A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $23,760 2 $11,880
2014 $19,140 1 $19,140
2012 $46,700 4 $11,675
2010 $34,265 2 $17,133
2008 $14,376 3 $4,792
2006 $53,198 3 $17,733
2004 $35,297 3 $11,766
2002 $12,325 4 $3,081
2000 $3,550 2 $1,775
Total $242,611 24 $10,109


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B raised a total of $138,582. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $7,699 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 20B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $8,743 1 $8,743
2014 $15,720 2 $7,860
2012 $26,981 4 $6,745
2010 $7,016 1 $7,016
2008 $8,140 1 $8,140
2006 $10,953 3 $3,651
2004 $35,042 2 $17,521
2002 $20,074 3 $6,691
2000 $5,913 1 $5,913
Total $138,582 18 $7,699