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Greg Ferch
Candidate, Idaho House of Representatives District 22A
Prior offices:
Idaho House of Representatives District 21B
Years in office: 2020 - 2022
Predecessor: Megan Kiska (R)
Successor: Jeff Ehlers (R)
Elections and appointments
Last election
May 17, 2022
Next election
May 19, 2026
Education
Bachelor's
University of North Dakota, 1989
Other
Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1993
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Army
Years of service
1983 - 1994
Personal
Birthplace
Orange, CA
Profession
Chiropractor
Contact

Greg Ferch (Republican Party) is running for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 22A. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]

Ferch (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 21B. He assumed office on December 1, 2020. He left office on December 1, 2022.

Ferch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Greg Ferch was born in Orange, California. Ferch graduated from Kenmare High School in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1994. He earned a B.S. in human biology from the University of North Dakota in 1989 and a doctorate in chiropractic from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1993. Ferch's career experience includes working as a chiropractor, real estate investor, and owning a business.[1][2]

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Ferch was assigned to the following committees:

Elections

2026

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A

Loren Petty is running in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A on May 19, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Loren Petty
Loren Petty

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A

Incumbent John Vander Woude, Greg Ferch, and Kelly Walton are running in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A on May 19, 2026.


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2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A

Incumbent John Vander Woude defeated Natalie MacLachlan in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Vander Woude
John Vander Woude (R)
 
62.6
 
12,178
Image of Natalie MacLachlan
Natalie MacLachlan (D) Candidate Connection
 
37.4
 
7,279

Total votes: 19,457
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A

Natalie MacLachlan advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Natalie MacLachlan
Natalie MacLachlan Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,032

Total votes: 1,032
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A

Incumbent John Vander Woude defeated incumbent Greg Ferch in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 22A on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of John Vander Woude
John Vander Woude
 
53.4
 
3,898
Image of Greg Ferch
Greg Ferch
 
46.6
 
3,400

Total votes: 7,298
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2020

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B

Greg Ferch defeated Lisa Adams in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Greg Ferch
Greg Ferch (R)
 
71.5
 
20,509
Lisa Adams (L)
 
28.5
 
8,178

Total votes: 28,687
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B

Greg Ferch defeated Brenda Palmer and Eli Hodson in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Greg Ferch
Greg Ferch
 
49.4
 
3,053
Brenda Palmer
 
30.3
 
1,874
Eli Hodson
 
20.2
 
1,250

Total votes: 6,177
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Greg Ferch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ferch's responses.

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I’m Greg Ferch — a veteran, small business owner, and former state representative. I’ve lived and worked in our community for over three decades, and I care deeply about protecting Idaho’s future.
  • Legislative Experience I’ve served in the Idaho Legislature before, so I know the process and the responsibility that comes with it. I can step in on day one without a learning curve. I believe in limited government, individual liberty, and accountability to the people we serve. During my time in office, I made hard calls, cast recorded votes, and worked within the system to protect Idaho values while pushing back on unnecessary growth in government power. Lawmakers owe it to the public to understand not just what a bill says, but how it actually plays out in real life.
  • Real-World Perspective I’m a veteran, healthcare professional, small business owner, and commercial property manager. That background shapes how I look at policy. I see how state decisions affect patients trying to get care, families managing rising costs, and employers dealing with regulation. I don’t look at legislation in the abstract. I look at it through the lens of responsibility, risk, and accountability — the same way people do when they’re signing the front of a paycheck or making decisions that affect others every day.
  • Public Service and Leadership Public service has been a constant part of my life. I served as an Army combat medic, chaired both the Ada County and District 22 Republican organizations, represented my district in the Legislature, and currently serve as chair of the Central District Health Board. Each of these roles required oversight, decision-making, and accountability for real outcomes. Together, they reflect a long-term commitment to serving Idaho thoughtfully and responsibly.
I’ve served in the Idaho Legislature before and understand the responsibility that comes with the job. I can step in on day one without a learning curve, having made hard decisions and cast recorded votes while working to limit unnecessary growth in government. I’m a veteran, healthcare professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience, a small business owner, and a commercial property manager. That background shapes how I look at policy — through real-world responsibility and accountability. I served on the Health and Welfare Committee and currently chair the Central District Health Board, where I see how healthcare policy affects patients, families, and the state budget. I believe in limited government, fiscal discipline, informed co

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2022

Greg Ferch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Greg Ferch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.


Campaign finance summary


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Greg Ferch campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Idaho House of Representatives District 22ALost primary$41,784 $18,586
2020Idaho House of Representatives District 21BWon general$15,857 N/A**
Grand total$57,641 $18,586
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Megan Kiska (R)
Idaho House of Representatives District 21B
2020-2022
Succeeded by
Jeff Ehlers (R)


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