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Chris Mathias
Chris Mathias (Democratic Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 19B. He assumed office on December 1, 2020. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Mathias (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 19B. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Chris Mathias served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Mathias earned a B.S. in criminal justice administration from Boise State University, a J.D., and a Ph.D. in law and public policy. His career experience includes working as the chief academic officer for the Idaho State Board of Education, a law clerk with the U.S. Senate, and a lecturer with Northeastern University.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Mathias was assigned to the following committees:
- Business Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Local Government Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
- Joint Millennium Fund Committee
2021-2022
Mathias was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agricultural Affairs Committee
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Chris Mathias is running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Chris Mathias won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Mathias (D) | 100.0 | 22,575 |
| Total votes: 22,575 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Chris Mathias advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Mathias | 100.0 | 2,249 |
| Total votes: 2,249 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Chris Mathias defeated James Faasau in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Mathias (D) | 68.7 | 16,916 |
| James Faasau (R) | 31.3 | 7,694 | ||
| Total votes: 24,610 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Chris Mathias advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Mathias | 100.0 | 2,703 |
| Total votes: 2,703 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
James Faasau advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Faasau | 100.0 | 4,658 | |
| Total votes: 4,658 | |||
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2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Chris Mathias defeated James Jacobson in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Mathias (D) | 67.8 | 20,940 |
| James Jacobson (R) | 32.2 | 9,948 | ||
| Total votes: 30,888 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Chris Mathias defeated Jeff Gabica and Charlene Taylor in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris Mathias | 64.0 | 5,244 |
| Jeff Gabica | 25.7 | 2,104 | ||
| Charlene Taylor | 10.3 | 842 | ||
| Total votes: 8,190 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
James Jacobson defeated Gary Parent II in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Jacobson | 62.6 | 1,657 | |
| Gary Parent II | 37.4 | 988 | ||
| Total votes: 2,645 | |||
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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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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.
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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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2021
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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho House of Representatives District 19B |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 19B |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Melissa Wintrow (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 19B 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
