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| Idaho State Senate District 8 | ||
| Current incumbent | Steven Thayn  | |
| Population | 38,711 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.3% Black, 2.4% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 80% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's eighth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Steven Thayn.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 38,711 civilians reside within Idaho's eighth state senate district. Idaho state senators represent an average of 44,788 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,970 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $17,879/year | $139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission. |
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 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.
Incumbent Steven Thayn (R) defeated Bill Sifford (Independent) and Kirsten Faith Richardson (Constitution Party) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steven Thayn (R) |
71.0
|
14,128 |
|
|
Bill Sifford (Independent) |
22.7
|
4,510 | |
|
|
Kirsten Faith Richardson (Constitution Party) |
6.4
|
1,265 | |
|
|
Total votes: 19,903 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Steven Thayn defeated Marla Lawson in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 8 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steven Thayn (R) |
55.8
|
4,568 |
|
|
Marla Lawson (R) |
44.2
|
3,620 | |
|
|
Total votes: 8,188 |
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 Steven Thayn defeated Kirsten Faith Richardson in the Idaho State Senate District 8 general election.Idaho State Senate, District 8 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Steven Thayn Incumbent |
76.84% | 16,015 | |
| Constitution | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 23.16% | 4,826 | |
| Total Votes | 20,841 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho State Senate District 8, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven Thayn Incumbent (unopposed) |
Idaho State Senate District 8, Constitution Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution | Kirsten Faith Richardson (unopposed) |
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 Steven P. Thayn was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Kirsten Faith Richardson (I) in the general election.
Idaho State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven P. Thayn Incumbent |
71.4% | 10,675 | |
| Independent | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 28.6% | 4,266 | |
| Total Votes | 14,941 | |||
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. Steven Thayn (R) defeated Joanna Clausen (D) and Kirsten Faith Richardson (I) in the general election. Clausen was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Thayn defeated Terry Gestrin and Alan D. Ward in the Republican primary.
Idaho State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven Thayn |
61% | 13,068 | |
| Democratic | Joanna Clausen | 31% | 6,656 | |
| Independent | Kirsten Faith Richardson | 8% | 1,713 | |
| Total Votes | 21,437 | |||
Idaho State Senate District 8 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Steven Thayn |
44.6% | 3,312 |
| Alan D. Ward | 27.8% | 2,065 |
| Terry Gestrin | 27.6% | 2,053 |
| Total Votes | 7,430 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 8 raised a total of $305,001. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $13,261 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 8
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,460 | 2 | $5,730 | |
| 2014 | $5,225 | 2 | $2,613 | |
| 2012 * | $42,490 | 5 | $8,498 | |
| 2010 | $44,179 | 3 | $14,726 | |
| 2008 | $55,864 | 2 | $27,932 | |
| 2006 | $68,842 | 4 | $17,211 | |
| 2004 | $17,110 | 1 | $17,110 | |
| 2002 | $45,752 | 3 | $15,251 | |
| 2000 | $14,079 | 1 | $14,079 | |
| Total | $305,001 | 23 | $13,261 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
