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Dan Garner
Dan Garner (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 28B. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Garner (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 28B. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Dan Garner earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Brigham Young University at Provo in 1990.[1][2] Garner's career experience includes owning and operating businesses and working as a farmer and rancher. He has served on the State Farm Bureau Board and the American Farm Bureau Organic and Direct Marketing Committees.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Garner was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee
- Resources and Conservation Committee, Vice Chair
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
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 28B
Incumbent Dan Garner and Jayson Meline are running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on November 3, 2026.
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| Jayson Meline (D) | ||
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B
Incumbent Dan Garner defeated Jayson Meline in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Garner (R) | 76.7 | 18,188 |
| Jayson Meline (D) | 23.3 | 5,514 | ||
| Total votes: 23,702 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B
Jayson Meline advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jayson Meline | 100.0 | 563 | |
| Total votes: 563 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B
Incumbent Dan Garner defeated Kirk Jackson in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Garner | 55.5 | 3,890 |
| Kirk Jackson | 44.5 | 3,115 | ||
| Total votes: 7,005 | |||
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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 28B
Dan Garner won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Garner (R) | 100.0 | 12,986 |
| Total votes: 12,986 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B
Dan Garner defeated R. Scott Workman in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Garner | 52.2 | 3,531 |
| R. Scott Workman | 47.8 | 3,230 | ||
| Total votes: 6,761 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Dan Garner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Garner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Idaho is facing explosive growth. This growth and the strain it put on Idaho's water, county infrastructure, and ultimately citizen's pocketbooks are the biggest issue in the upcoming election. It will only become more drastic as we try to balance the growth with the rural values that we wish to keep; however, I am sure that Idahoans can rise to this challenge and find a solution that is equitable and satisfactory to all concerned. This growth will compound the challenges we face with our limited water supply and how to use it. With this growth comes opportunities, we just need to be wise enough to take these opportunities using them to benefit Idaho and face the new challenges that will come.
- I am running for office so that my grandchildren can enjoy the same opportunities that I have been able to when I was growing up in Idaho. In order to do this, we have to maintain Idaho values that has made this state great. This can be achieved by protecting personal property rights and ensuring that we properly fund education. Our children are our most precious resource, and we need to be creative in how we approach educating them. Idaho schools need to provide more technical career opportunities, dual credit classes, and job readiness options. This will better prepare Idaho's future leaders for the fast-changing world that we live in today.
- Idaho has historically done well in trying times because, as a state, we are financially responsible and balance the budget. This policy contributes to Idaho’s rapid growth and is necessary to protect our state’s booming economy. I will vigorously defend this responsibility and ensure the efficient use of the hard-earned tax dollars you entrust in Idaho.
- LIMIT GOVERNMENT OVERREACH
-EDUCATION
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Campaign finance summary
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho House of Representatives District 28B |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 28B |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 13, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Idaho State Legislature, "Rep. Dan Garner," accessed January 17, 2023
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| Preceded by Kevin Andrus (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 28B 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
