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Idaho, State House, District 3B

Idaho House of Representatives District 3
Current incumbentsRon Mendive Republican Party
Tony Wisniewski Republican Party
Population45,166
Ethnicity0.2% Black, 2.6% Hispanic
Voting age74.8% age 18 and over

Idaho's third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Ron Mendive and Republican Representative Tony Wisniewski.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 45,166 civilians reside within Idaho's third 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 3A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Incumbent Ron Mendive (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ron Mendive (R)
100
14,055

Total votes: 14,055
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Incumbent Ron Mendive advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Ron Mendive (R)
100
4,226

Total votes: 4,226


District 3B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B

Tony Wisniewski (R) defeated Dan Hanks (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Tony Wisniewski (R)
70.8
11,991

Dan Hanks (D)
29.2
4,954

Total votes: 16,945
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B

Dan Hanks advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Dan Hanks (D)
100
1,043

Total votes: 1,043
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B

Tony Wisniewski defeated Kathy Sims in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Tony Wisniewski (R)
55.5
2,593

Kathy Sims (R)
44.5
2,083

Total votes: 4,676


2016

District 3A

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 Ron Mendive ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ron Mendive Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 17,019
Total Votes 17,019
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Ron Mendive ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 3A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Ron Mendive Incumbent (unopposed)

District 3B

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 Don Cheatham ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Don Cheatham Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 16,891
Total Votes 16,891
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Don Cheatham defeated Peter Riggs in the Idaho House of Representatives District 3B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 3B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Don Cheatham Incumbent 50.87% 1,865
Republican Peter Riggs 49.13% 1,801
Total Votes 3,666
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2014

3A

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. Michelle Lippert was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ron Mendive defeated Terry C. Werner in the Republican primary. Lippert was defeated by Mendive in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRon Mendive Incumbent 70.3% 7,580
Democratic Michelle Lippert 29.7% 3,202
Total Votes 10,782

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRon Mendive Incumbent 65.6% 2,408
Terry C. Werner 34.4% 1,260
Total Votes 3,668

3B

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. Don Cheatham defeated Greg Gfeller and Jeff Ward in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDon Cheatham 41.6% 1,450
Jeff Ward 29.7% 1,037
Greg Gfeller 28.7% 1,000
Total Votes 3,487

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.

Ron Mendive (R) defeated David Larsen (D) in the general election and defeated Jeff Tyler in the Republican primary. Larsen was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Incumbent Frank Henderson (R) defeated Ronald K. Johnson (D) in the general election and defeated Jack Schroeder in the Republican primary. Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 3A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRon Mendive 67.9% 11,855
Democratic David Larsen 32.1% 5,609
Total Votes 17,464

Idaho House of Representatives District 3A Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngRon Mendive 50.1% 1,667
Jeff Tyler 49.9% 1,658
Total Votes 3,325


Idaho House of Representatives, District 3B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngFrank Henderson Incumbent 70.1% 12,270
Democratic Ronald K. Johnson 29.9% 5,227
Total Votes 17,497

Idaho House of Representatives District 3B Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngFrank Henderson Incumbent 55.6% 1,926
Jack Schroeder 44.4% 1,540
Total Votes 3,466

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 3A raised a total of $208,483. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,424 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 3A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $3,500 1 $3,500
2014 $29,130 3 $9,710
2012 * $29,514 3 $9,838
2010 $45,166 4 $11,292
2008 $20,817 1 $20,817
2006 $38,344 3 $12,781
2004 $27,511 2 $13,756
2002 $9,751 2 $4,876
2000 $4,750 1 $4,750
Total $208,483 20 $10,424
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 3B raised a total of $284,104. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,205 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 3B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $20,537 2 $10,269
2014 $31,012 3 $10,337
2012 * $46,520 3 $15,507
2010 $15,435 1 $15,435
2008 $42,369 2 $21,185
2006 $37,686 2 $18,843
2004 $38,923 2 $19,462
2002 $19,527 2 $9,764
2000 $32,095 3 $10,698
Total $284,104 20 $14,205
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.