Chris Trakel

Chris Trakel (Republican Party) is running for election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 11. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Trakel (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 11. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. He left office on December 1, 2024.

Biography

Chris Trakel was born in Boise, Idaho. Trakel graduated from Meridian High School in 2000. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2001 to 2016. Trakel's career experience includes owning Grim's Wood Design, LLC. He has served on the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Committee and the Concerned Citizens of Canyon County Committee, and is a lifetime of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Elections

2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Idaho State Senate District 11

Incumbent Camille Blaylock and Chris Trakel are running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 11 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Camille Blaylock (R)
		Chris Trakel (R)

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2024

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 11

Camille Blaylock defeated Toni Ferro in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 11 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Camille Blaylock (R)	65.9	11,148
	Toni Ferro (D)	34.1	5,762

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,910
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 11

Toni Ferro advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 11 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Toni Ferro	100.0	495

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 495
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 11

Camille Blaylock defeated incumbent Chris Trakel in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 11 on May 21, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Camille Blaylock	51.9	1,746
	Chris Trakel	48.1	1,617

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,363
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2022

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 11

Chris Trakel defeated Toni Ferro in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 11 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Chris Trakel (R)	63.8	6,187
	Toni Ferro (D)	36.2	3,513

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,700
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Kurtis Berger (Constitution Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 11

Toni Ferro advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 11 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Toni Ferro	100.0	536

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 536
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 11

Chris Trakel defeated Greg Chaney in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 11 on May 17, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Chris Trakel	53.7	1,908
	Greg Chaney	46.3	1,642

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,550
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Constitution primary election

Constitution primary for Idaho State Senate District 11

Kurtis Berger advanced from the Constitution primary for Idaho State Senate District 11 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kurtis Berger	100.0	15

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15
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2020

General election

General election for Idaho State Senate District 10

Incumbent Jim Rice defeated Toni Ferro in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jim Rice (R)	64.8	11,446
	Toni Ferro (D)	35.2	6,207

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,653
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 10

Toni Ferro advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 10 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Toni Ferro	100.0	1,227

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,227
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 10

Incumbent Jim Rice defeated Chris Trakel in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 10 on June 2, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jim Rice	75.5	2,790
	Chris Trakel	24.5	904

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,694
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2026

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2024

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Idaho. I am a husband to my high school sweetheart and father of 3, a small business owner, and retired US Marine. I served in both Iraq and Afghanistan in combat operations. I enjoy outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping, this is why my family loves Idaho. I enjoy wood working and trying to keep up with my kids. I am a strong conservative that believes in people first and a Christian.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am for lower property tax and removal of the grocery tax. Our taxes have been too high and have become a burden on many residents. No one should have to pay tax on essential items needed to live.
Protect individual rights, liberties, and freedoms. I am pro-Constitution, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-life from day 1, pro-family choice in education. I believe medical decisions should be left to individuals and that individuals are responsible and the sole authority in what they decide for themselves.
Less government control. Government has reached into many aspects of daily life that it was not intended to do. If the US Constitution does not give permission for the governments role then it should be left to the people, and if permission is given but the people can do it better, then government should step aside. We need better election integrity and I believe paper ballots is what we need to return to. Our liberty and freedom was bestowed upon us by our creator since our creation, it is the role of governments to recognize this and defend those rights that are already ours naturally.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The protection of individual rights, liberty, and freedom. Government was created for the people, by the people. Governments role should and must be minimal in order to allow a free people. Parents rights must be protected, all parents should have a say in how, where, and what their children are taught. Parents should have any option they feel works best for them. Taxes are a necessary evil but they should be made to be as minimum as possible and they should never be a burden on the people. The most fair tax is the use tax. Our right to bear arms is what protects all of our rights from a government, any gun law is an infringement on the 2 Amendment. I am pro-life from conception, life is sacred and it must be given the chance to exist. In the end we are all Americans and though we have different views we cannot allow them to divide our nation and make us weaker. We must work together for the greater good and stop this ideology that you are either with me or against me. We live in the greatest nation on Earth, but only as long as we are united.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my late Grandfather. He set the example of silent sacrifice, he worked up to the day he died making sure his mother-in-law and wife were taken care of. He served in the military and then his local community never expecting a thing. My father had this same ideology, and he too devoted his time and service to the military and as a policeman. There is no other way more honorable to me than to serve as they did. They did what was right, and they did it without seeking recognition.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The US Constitution.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I consider the following to be the most important characteristics of everyone; justice, judgement, decisiveness, integrity, dependability, tact, initiative, enthusiasm, bearing, unselfishness, courage, knowledge, loyalty, endurance.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Justice, judgement, decisiveness, integrity, dependability, tact, initiative, courage, knowledge, loyalty, endurance.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities for someone elected in any office are in my opinion; uphold the US and state Constitutions, remember the people are the only power holders, understand we are one nation under God, remain firm on principals that are ran on and to keep all promises made to the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I helped to keep the power with the people of Idaho.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event I can recall was in 1986 when the Challenger shuttle exploded. I was five watching the launch on tv at my grandparents house.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My First job was with Seminis Vegetable Seeds. My job was to go to the crops and prepare the corn for cross pollination in the early season and then cross pollinate the corn when it was ready. I had this job for one season, before moving on to my next job for the fall.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Batman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Baby Shark currently lives in my head, I have three kids.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Being in a position of knowing yet unable to help.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor and the state legislature need to be mutually supporting. The governor must have the support of the legislature in order to implement policy. The governor needs to recognize that the legislature is closer to the people and should support the legislation that comes from the people.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Social reform I believe is going to be our greatest challenge. This will culminate into changing our very concept of freedom and security. There is a movement to change our very belief structure of independence into dependence on the government. This started nationally and has spread to every state in the union. Idaho's way of life is threatened by those who want to take the responsibility of making decisions for ourselves and family away and replacing it with the bureaucrats know what is best for the individual medically, educationally, scientifically, health wise, financially, vocally, and culturally. Our founding fathers did not create our nation, nor did our nation became the best in the world, by surrendering our freedoms, it was the removal of government power that made us great.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

This is not how our country was intended to be governed and it lacks many of the checks and balances a normal legislature has. The only benifit I see is the time to pass legislation would be decreased and that the senate couldn't kill a bill of the house or vice versa, over a "grudge".

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It depends on where that past experience comes from. I feel it is best that the common individual that wants to serve and is willing of his own experiences and opinions of their neighbors get involved.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is always beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. I bill or initiative cannot pass or be defeated by one vote.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I agree with the process of my state other than how the committee must be filled on two points. Currently it is three Republicans and three Democrats, the number of particular parties should represent the ratio of Idaho's demographic. Also Idaho recognizes four political parties, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Constitutionalist, why are two excluded from the committee? This is not equal and gives no voice to the two parties.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would like to be a part of the State Affairs committee, Local Government and Taxation committee, Education committee, Finance committee, and Joint Finance-Appropriations committee.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I prefer to learn from all legislators and model from them all. This allows me to see what works, what doesn't work, how the people accept it, and what the people want.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I will serve anywhere the people want me to serve. At this time I have no intention of changing positions on my own.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I have heard this particular story many times, by many residents, and almost word for word, "What is the point, it doesn't matter what I do or say, it doesn't change what the government wants to have happen."

This needs to change.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What did the celery say when the carrot said, "Hi"?

"HOLY COW! A TALKING CARROT!"

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

We need checks and balances, the legislature is the closest state government office to the people and should absolutely oversee emergency powers.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

There will always be a need for compromise, and policymaking is no different. That does not mean we give in to forced compromise or compromise to allow with something that goes against our principles or core beliefs. There are times when we must stand firm when policy making, and I would argue that this would be the significant majority of the time. Compromise should never be used when it goes against our promises we made or when it violates the integrity of our platform or message that we stand for.

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired U.S. Marine, father of 2 girls and 1 boy, and husband to Nicole Trakel. I was born and raised in Idaho and enjoy the recreational activities the state has to offer. My wife and I own our own small business which makes wood decor. I am a very firm believer in personal and property rights as well as limited government control.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

All taxes on the residents of Idaho are too high and need to be decreased.
Personal rights are not granted by government authority and therefore is not able to restrict those rights without due process.
The Idaho government spending is to high and must be reduced.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The people of the United States have many unalienable rights and the purpose of government is to protect those rights. The states power is granted from the people and all officials both elected and none have a responsibility to serve. The Constitution of the United States needs to be fallowed and adhered to. Government needs to be limited so as not to interfere with rights and allow people to make their own decisions for themselves. Abortion should be eliminated in almost all situations. I do not support any type of gun law restrictions. How all government budgets are decided needs to be changed make it align with the amount of tax brought in vs how much they think they will spend. Taxes are one of the biggest burdens on residents due to all levels of government overspending and constantly raising taxes to cover those expenses.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have many people in my life that I look up to that have helped to mold me into who I am today. As far as politics I would like to fallow Ronald Reagan. He was able to find solutions that benefited the people and government workings. He worked hard to lesson government spending, he had a personal belief in individual freedom. he lowered taxes while stimulating the economy, limited government control, and many other accomplishments positive for everyone he served.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities as a district senator are to the needs of the constituents. The senator must make himself available to the public and hear what they are concerned with and what they want to see changed or left alone. The senator needs to be aware of the challenges they face and then work with them to reach an agreeable solution. After this the senator is responsible for making this known at the state level and to begin the process of making sure the solution a reality.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to have started a course correction in politics. Being able to bring awareness to the residents of Idaho that there are still people who actually understand what it means to serve the people and genuinely believe in the American dream. I would like the people to regain the feeling that if they work hard enough they can be successful. I want the people to regain control of their government.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first re-callable memory of a historical event was in 1989 when the Berlin wall came down. I was 8 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was with Seminis Vegatable Seeds. I was hired to attend to corn crops and to cross pollinate the plants. It was a seasonal job I held for 1 summmer.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Gone away" by The Offspring.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Over the next decade, the greatest challenges I see facing Idaho is the continuation of rising property taxes on residents. This will also make affordable housing a challenge and make it difficult for many Idahoans to be able to purchase a home. Another challenge of that will be the funding of the education system. Every year schools become more dependent on the property owners to provide needed revenue which causes property tax to rise. The state needs to be responsible and fully fund the education system.

Transportation will pose a great challenge over the next decade. If we do not prepare for it now it will be more costly and difficult to upgrade the infrastructure after the current capacity is overburdened. Along with this is repairing and maintenance on our roads.

The amount of over spending and unnecessarily high budgets. Idaho's state and local governments have a problem with overspending. We continue to create our budgets based on a model of what we believe we will be spending, and then we increase taxes or barrow money to cover the costs. As this continues it will create more burden on the residents and businesses of Idaho.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Relationships with other legislators are very important. Government cannot function if there is no cooperation and understanding. One legislator is not going to be able to accomplish any good for those he represents if he does not work as part of a team. Building positive relationships helps to bring about and work through different solution options as well as identify the possible positive and negative effects that may result.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would like to be a part of the local government and taxation committee as I believe this is where our biggest burden on Idaho residents resides. I would also be interested in being a committee man for the education and the resources and environment committees.

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Chris Trakel campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho State Senate District 11	Lost primary	$11,735	$10,148
2022	Idaho State Senate District 11	Won general	$31,276	$29,825
2020	Idaho State Senate District 10	Lost primary	$1,388	N/A**
Grand total			$44,400	$39,973
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.

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↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 22, 2020
↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Sen. Chris Trakel," accessed January 18, 2023
↑ LinkedIn, "Christopher Trakel," accessed January 18, 2023

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Preceded by Patti Anne Lodge (R)	Idaho State Senate District 11 2022-2024	Succeeded by Camille Blaylock (R)

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[bio-1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 22, 2020

[bio2-2] Idaho State Legislature, "Sen. Chris Trakel," accessed January 18, 2023

[bio3-3] LinkedIn, "Christopher Trakel," accessed January 18, 2023

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