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Idaho, State House, District 6B

Idaho House of Representatives District 6
Current incumbentsThyra Stevenson Republican Party
Mike Kingsley Republican Party
Population37,244
Ethnicity1.1% Black, 3.2% Hispanic
Voting age81.3% age 18 and over

Idaho's sixth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Thyra Stevenson and Republican Representative Mike Kingsley.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 37,244 civilians reside within Idaho's sixth 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 6A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A

Incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson (R) defeated Rick Tousley (Independent) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thyra K. Stevenson (R)
59.0
9,090

Rick Tousley (Independent)
41.0
6,308

Total votes: 15,398
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A

Incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Thyra K. Stevenson (R)
100
3,024

Total votes: 3,024


District 6B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B

Incumbent Mike Kingsley (R) defeated John Rusche (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Mike Kingsley (R)
58.7
9,305

John Rusche (D)
41.3
6,541

Total votes: 15,846
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B

John Rusche advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

John Rusche (D)
100
1,621

Total votes: 1,621
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B

Incumbent Mike Kingsley advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Mike Kingsley (R)
100
3,133

Total votes: 3,133


2016

District 6A

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 Dan Rudolph (D) did not seek re-election.

Thyra Stevenson defeated Bob Blakey in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Thyra Stevenson 56.55% 10,600
Democratic Bob Blakey 43.45% 8,144
Total Votes 18,744
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Bob Blakey ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 6A, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Bob Blakey (unopposed)
Thyra Stevenson ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 6A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Thyra Stevenson (unopposed)

District 6B

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.

Mike Kingsley defeated incumbent John Rusche in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Mike Kingsley 58.24% 11,063
Democratic John Rusche Incumbent 41.76% 7,933
Total Votes 18,996
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent John Rusche ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6B Democratic primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 6B, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Rusche Incumbent (unopposed)

Mike Kingsley ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 6B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 6B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Mike Kingsley (unopposed)

2014

6A

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. Dan Rudolph was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Thyra K. Stevenson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rudolph defeated Stevenson in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDan Rudolph 50.1% 6,230
Republican Thyra K. Stevenson Incumbent 49.9% 6,204
Total Votes 12,434

6B

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 Rusche was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while write-in candidate Mike Kingsley was unopposed in the Republican primary. Rusche defeated Kingsley in the general election. Jim Evans (R) filed to run but was removed from the ballot prior to the primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Rusche 50.2% 6,254
Republican Mike Kingsley 49.8% 6,206
Total Votes 12,460


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.

Thyra Stevenson (R) defeated Pete Gertonson (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent John Rusche (D) defeated Daniel Santiago (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 6A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngThyra K. Stevenson 54.2% 9,814
Democratic Pete Gertonson 45.8% 8,294
Total Votes 18,108


Idaho House of Representatives, District 6B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Rusche Incumbent 52.3% 9,531
Republican Daniel Santiago 47.7% 8,705
Total Votes 18,236

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 6A raised a total of $425,141. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $26,571 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 6A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $110,772 2 $55,386
2014 $100,961 2 $50,481
2012 * $47,320 2 $23,660
2010 $42,649 2 $21,325
2008 $56,978 2 $28,489
2006 $2,485 1 $2,485
2004 $39,890 2 $19,945
2002 $9,222 2 $4,611
2000 $14,864 1 $14,864
Total $425,141 16 $26,571
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 6B raised a total of $534,233. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $28,118 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 6B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $117,693 2 $58,847
2014 $132,704 2 $66,352
2012 * $71,632 2 $35,816
2010 $19,658 3 $6,553
2008 $27,054 2 $13,527
2006 $28,574 2 $14,287
2004 $42,008 2 $21,004
2002 $47,029 2 $23,515
2000 $47,881 2 $23,941
Total $534,233 19 $28,118
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.