Carrie Semmelroth
2021 - Present
2026
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Carrie Semmelroth (Democratic Party) is a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 17. She assumed office on November 30, 2021. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Semmelroth (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 17. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Semmelroth was appointed by Gov. Brad Little (R) on November 24, 2021, to replace Alison Rabe (D).[1]
Committee assignments
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Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Idaho State Senate District 17
Incumbent Carrie Semmelroth is running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 17 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 17
Incumbent Carrie Semmelroth defeated Benjamin Chafetz in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carrie Semmelroth (D) | 57.3 | 13,250 |
 | Benjamin Chafetz (R) | 42.7 | 9,879 | |
| Total votes: 23,129 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 17
Incumbent Carrie Semmelroth advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 17 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carrie Semmelroth | 100.0 | 1,368 |
| Total votes: 1,368 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 17
Benjamin Chafetz advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 17 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Benjamin Chafetz | 100.0 | 2,185 |
| Total votes: 2,185 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 17
Incumbent Carrie Semmelroth defeated Benjamin Chafetz in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carrie Semmelroth (D) | 59.8 | 10,094 |
| Benjamin Chafetz (R) | 40.2 | 6,790 | |
| Total votes: 16,884 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 17
Incumbent Carrie Semmelroth advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 17 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carrie Semmelroth | 100.0 | 1,704 |
| Total votes: 1,704 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 17
Benjamin Chafetz advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 17 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Benjamin Chafetz | 100.0 | 3,549 |
| Total votes: 3,549 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives 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 John Gannon defeated Carrie Semmelroth in the Democratic primary and defeated Paul D. Hautzinger (L) in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  John Gannon Incumbent |
76.6% | 7,947 | |
| Libertarian | Paul D. Hautzinger | 23.4% | 2,431 | |
| Total Votes | 10,378 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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John L. Gannon Incumbent |
65.1% | 1,009 |
| Carrie Semmelroth | 34.9% | 540 |
| Total Votes | 1,549 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2024
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In 2024, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10.
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2023
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In 2023, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6.
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2022
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In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho State Senate District 17 |
Officeholder Idaho State Senate District 17 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ KTVB, "Gov. Little appoints Carrie Semmelroth to vacant District 17 Senate seat," accessed December 7, 2021
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
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Idaho State Senate District 17 2021-Present |
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