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Idaho, State Senate, District 19

Idaho State Senate District 19
Current incumbentCherie Buckner-Webb Democratic Party
Population40,219
Ethnicity1.2% Black, 4% Hispanic
Voting age81.2% age 18 and over

Idaho's nineteenth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Cherie Buckner-Webb.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,219 civilians reside within Idaho's nineteenth state senate district. Idaho state senators represent an average of 44,788 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,970 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Idaho State Senate 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 senate.

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 State Senate 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

General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 19

Incumbent Cherie Buckner-Webb (D) defeated Aaron Tribble (R) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 19 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Cherie Buckner-Webb (D)
74.6
18,793

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Aaron Tribble (R)
25.4
6,401

Total votes: 25,194
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19

Incumbent Cherie Buckner-Webb advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Cherie Buckner-Webb (D)
100
5,515

Total votes: 5,515
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 19

Aaron Tribble advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Aaron Tribble (R)
100
2,831

Total votes: 2,831

2016

Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Cherie Buckner-Webb ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 19 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Cherie Buckner-Webb Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 19,679
Total Votes 19,679
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Incumbent Cherie Buckner-Webb ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 19 Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate District 19, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Cherie Buckner-Webb Incumbent (unopposed)


2014

Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Cherie Buckner-Webb was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Tony Snesko was unopposed in the Republican primary. Buckner-Webb defeated Snesko in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCherie Buckner-Webb Incumbent 74% 13,240
Republican Tony Snesko 26% 4,659
Total Votes 17,899

2012

Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate 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. Cherie Buckner-Webb (D) defeated Paul Nelson O'Leary (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCherie Buckner-Webb 70% 15,778
Republican Paul Nelson O'Leary 30% 6,755
Total Votes 22,533

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 19 raised a total of $392,033. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $20,633 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 19

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $30,214 1 $30,214
2014 $47,486 2 $23,743
2012 $45,147 2 $22,574
2010 $18,950 2 $9,475
2008 $42,472 2 $21,236
2006 $30,395 2 $15,198
2004 $38,918 2 $19,459
2002 $131,351 4 $32,838
2000 $7,100 2 $3,550
Total $392,033 19 $20,633