Barbara Ehardt

Barbara Ehardt

Republican Party

Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

7

Predecessor

Janet Trujillo

Compensation

Base salary

$19,913/year

Per diem

For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Appointed

December 27, 2017

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Barbara Ehardt (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 33A. She assumed office on December 27, 2017. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.

Ehardt (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 33A. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Ehardt attended college on basketball scholarships and later worked as a basketball coach for 15 years. She worked as the head women's basketball coach at California State University, Fullerton, before returning to her hometown of Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 2003. Prior to her appointment to the state legislature, Ehardt served on the Idaho Falls City Council.

Education

• North Idaho College
• Idaho State University

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Ehardt was assigned to the following committees:

• Local Government and Taxation Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
• Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee

2021-2022

Ehardt was assigned to the following committees:

• House Education Committee
• Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, Chair
• Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee

2019-2020

Ehardt was assigned to the following committees:

• Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee
• House Education Committee
• Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt and Miranda Marquit are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Barbara Ehardt (R)
		Miranda Marquit (D)

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2024

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt defeated Miranda Marquit in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt (R)	63.1	12,148
		Miranda Marquit (D)	36.9	7,116

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,264
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Miranda Marquit advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Miranda Marquit	100.0	438

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 438
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt	100.0	3,122

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,122
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Ehardt signed the following pledges.

• U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt defeated Miranda Marquit in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt (R)	60.0	7,816
		Miranda Marquit (D)	40.0	5,200

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,016
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Miranda Marquit advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Miranda Marquit	100.0	503

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt defeated Jeff Thompson in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt	56.7	3,318
	Submit photo	Jeff Thompson	43.3	2,529

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,847
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2020

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt defeated Miranda Marquit in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt (R)	60.3	11,308
		Miranda Marquit (D)	39.7	7,456

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,764
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Miranda Marquit advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Miranda Marquit	100.0	1,355

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,355
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt	100.0	3,716

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,716
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2018

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt defeated Jim De Angelis in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt (R)	57.1	7,675
		Jim De Angelis (D)	42.9	5,775

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,450
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Jim De Angelis advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim De Angelis	100.0	849

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 849
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A

Incumbent Barbara Ehardt advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 33A on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Ehardt	100.0	3,045

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,045
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Barbara Ehardt campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho House of Representatives District 33A	Won general	$38,579	$27,071
2022	Idaho House of Representatives District 33A	Won general	$66,674	$65,712
2020	Idaho House of Representatives District 33A	Won general	$47,854	N/A**
2018	Idaho House of Representatives District 33A	Won general	$23,644	N/A**
Grand total			$176,751	$92,783
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Citizens Alliance of Idaho Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to upholding and defending Idaho values. Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Janet Trujillo (R)	Idaho House of Representatives District 33A 2017-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Idaho House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Mike Moyle

Majority Leader:Jason Monks

Representatives

District 1A

Mark Sauter (R)

District 1B

Cornel Rasor (R)

District 2A

Heather Scott (R)

District 2B

Dale Hawkins (R)

District 3A

Vito Barbieri (R)

District 3B

Jordan Redman (R)

District 4A

Joe Alfieri (R)

District 4B

Elaine Price (R)

District 5A

Ron Mendive (R)

District 5B

Tony Wisniewski (R)

District 6A

Lori McCann (R)

District 6B

Brandon Mitchell (R)

District 7A

Kyle Harris (R)

District 7B

Charlie Shepherd (R)

District 8A

Rob Beiswenger (R)

District 8B

Faye Thompson (R)

District 9A

John Shirts (R)

District 9B

Judy Boyle (R)

District 10A

Mike Moyle (R)

District 10B

Bruce Skaug (R)

District 11A

Kent Marmon (R)

District 11B

Lucas Cayler (R)

District 12A

Jeff Cornilles (R)

District 12B

Jaron Crane (R)

District 13A

Brent Crane (R)

District 13B

Steve Tanner (R)

District 14A

Ted Hill (R)

District 14B

Josh Tanner (R)

District 15A

Steve Berch (D)

District 15B

Dori Healey (R)

District 16A

Soñia Galaviz (D)

District 16B

Annie Haws (D)

District 17A

John Gannon (D)

District 17B

Megan Egbert (D)

District 18A

Ilana Rubel (D)

District 18B

Brooke Green (D)

District 19A

Monica Church (D)

District 19B

Chris Mathias (D)

District 20A

Joe Palmer (R)

District 20B

James Holtzclaw (R)

District 21A

James Petzke (R)

District 21B

Jeff Ehlers (R)

District 22A

John Woude (R)

District 22B

Jason Monks (R)

District 23A

Chris Bruce (R)

District 23B

Shawn Dygert (R)

District 24A

Clint Hostetler (R)

District 24B

Steve Miller (R)

District 25A

Lance Clow (R)

District 25B

David Leavitt (R)

District 26A

Mike Pohanka (R)

District 26B

Jack Nelsen (R)

District 27A

Douglas Pickett (R)

District 27B

Clay Handy (R)

District 28A

Richard Cheatum (R)

District 28B

Dan Garner (R)

District 29A

Dustin Manwaring (R)

District 29B

Tanya Burgoyne (R)

District 30A

David Cannon (R)

District 30B

Ben Fuhriman (R)

District 31A

Jerald Raymond (R)

District 31B

Rod Furniss (R)

District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen (R)

District 32B

Wendy Horman (R)

District 33A

Barbara Ehardt (R)

District 33B

Marco Erickson (R)

District 34A

Jon Weber (R)

District 34B

Britt Raybould (R)

District 35A

Mike Veile (R)

District 35B

Josh Wheeler (R)

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