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Idaho, State Senate, District 9

Idaho State Senate District 9
Current incumbentAbby Lee Republican Party
Population38,220
Ethnicity0.3% Black, 11.1% Hispanic
Voting age73.4% age 18 and over

Idaho's ninth state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Abby Lee.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 38,220 civilians reside within Idaho's ninth 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 9

Incumbent Abby Lee (R) won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 9 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Abby Lee (R)
100
13,849

Total votes: 13,849
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 9

Incumbent Abby Lee advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 9 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Abby Lee (R)
100
5,906

Total votes: 5,906

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 Abby Lee defeated Carol Bogue in the Idaho State Senate District 9 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 9 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Abby Lee Incumbent 79.78% 14,370
Democratic Carol Bogue 20.22% 3,642
Total Votes 18,012
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Carol Bogue ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 9 Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate District 9, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Carol Bogue (unopposed)

Incumbent Abby Lee defeated Viki Purdy in the Idaho State Senate District 9 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 9, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Abby Lee Incumbent 50.29% 2,945
Republican Viki Purdy 49.71% 2,911
Total Votes 5,856
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

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. Abby Lee defeated incumbent Monty J. Pearce in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngAbby Lee 55.6% 3,663
Monty J. Pearce Incumbent 44.4% 2,921
Total Votes 6,584

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 Monty Pearce (R) defeated Alma Hasse (D) in the general election and defeated Matthew W. Faulks in the Republican primary. Hasse appeared on the ballot through a write-in campaign.

Idaho State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMonty J. Pearce Incumbent 71.1% 12,356
Democratic Alma Hasse 28.9% 5,013
Total Votes 17,369

Idaho State Senate District 9 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMonty J. Pearce Incumbent 56% 3,395
Matthew W. Faulks 44% 2,672
Total Votes 6,067

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 9 raised a total of $337,250. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,330 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 9

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $112,996 3 $37,665
2014 $70,396 2 $35,198
2012 * $36,393 3 $12,131
2010 $14,216 2 $7,108
2008 $11,755 2 $5,878
2006 $32,577 3 $10,859
2004 $34,256 2 $17,128
2002 $20,811 4 $5,203
2000 $3,850 1 $3,850
Total $337,250 22 $15,330
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.