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Idaho, State Senate, District 6

Idaho State Senate District 6
Current incumbentDan Johnson Republican Party
Population37,244
Ethnicity1.1% Black, 3.2% Hispanic
Voting age81.3% age 18 and over

Idaho's sixth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Dan Johnson.

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

Incumbent Dan Johnson (R) won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 6 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Dan Johnson (R)
100
13,353

Total votes: 13,353
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 6

Incumbent Dan Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 6 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Dan Johnson (R)
100
3,330

Total votes: 3,330

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 Dan Johnson ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 6 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dan Johnson Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 16,722
Total Votes 16,722
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Dan Johnson ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 6 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 6, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dan Johnson 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. Pete Gertonson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Dan Johnson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gertonson was defeated by Johnson in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDan Johnson Incumbent 63.4% 7,884
Democratic Pete Gertonson 36.6% 4,543
Total Votes 12,427

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. Incumbent Dan Johnson (R) defeated John Bradbury (D) in the general election and defeated Jeff Nesset in the Republican primary. Bradbury was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDan Johnson Incumbent 55.4% 10,168
Democratic John Bradbury 44.6% 8,197
Total Votes 18,365

Idaho State Senate District 6 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDan Johnson 59.6% 1,968
Jeff Nesset 40.4% 1,334
Total Votes 3,302

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 6 raised a total of $349,618. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $20,566 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 6

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $19,056 1 $19,056
2014 $45,802 2 $22,901
2012 * $81,948 3 $27,316
2010 $89,811 3 $29,937
2008 $35,082 2 $17,541
2006 $105 1 $105
2004 $42,138 2 $21,069
2002 $26,441 2 $13,221
2000 $9,235 1 $9,235
Total $349,618 17 $20,566
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.