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There are 105 seats in the Idaho State Legislature. All 105 seats, 35 in the Idaho State Senate and 70 in the Idaho House of Representatives, are up for election every two years.
Chambers
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Senate
The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms, each representing a district of the state.
As of the 2020 Census, Idaho state senators represented an average of 52,611 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 44,957 residents.
Qualifications
Article III, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution states: "No person shall be a senator or representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, and an elector of this state, nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding his election an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen."[1]
According to the Idaho Secretary of State, candidates must be 21 years old.[2]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Idaho State Legislature, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement.
The political party committee that last held the vacant seat has 15 days after the vacancy occurs to submit a list of three recommended candidates to the governor. The governor makes the selection based on the recommendations.
If any party committee fails to submit a list of recommended candidates after the 15-day deadline, the governor has five days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[3]
See sources: Idaho Code §59-904A
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $19,913/year | For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Idaho State Senate.
House
The Idaho House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 70 representatives, two from each district, elected to two-year terms.
As of the 2020 Census, Idaho state representatives represented an average of 26,305 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 22,479 residents.
Qualifications
Article III, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution states: "No person shall be a senator or representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, and an elector of this state, nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding his election an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen."[5]
According to the Idaho Secretary of State, candidates must be 21 years old.[6]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Idaho State Legislature, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement.
The political party committee that last held the vacant seat has 15 days after the vacancy occurs to submit a list of three recommended candidates to the governor. The governor makes the selection based on the recommendations.
If any party committee fails to submit a list of recommended candidates after the 15-day deadline, the governor has five days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.[7]
See sources: Idaho Code §59-904A
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[8] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $19,913/year | For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $74/day. For legislators residing more than 50 miles from the capitol: $221/day. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Idaho House of Representatives.
Redistricting
In 37 states, legislatures are primarily responsible for drawing congressional district lines. Seven states have only one congressional district each, rendering congressional redistricting unnecessary. Four states employ independent commissions to draw the district maps. In two states, politician commissions draw congressional district lines.
State legislative district lines are primarily the province of the state legislatures themselves in 37 states. In seven states, politician commissions draw state legislative district lines. In the remaining six states, independent commissions draw the lines.[9]
In Idaho, an independent commission is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. The commission is composed of six members.[10]
- One member is appointed by the majority leader of the Idaho State Senate.
- One member is appointed by the minority leader of the Idaho State Senate.
- One member is appointed by the majority leader of the Idaho House of Representatives.
- One member is appointed by the minority leader of the Idaho House of Representatives.
- The chairs of the state's two largest political parties each appoint one member.
According to the Idaho Constitution, no member may be an elected or appointed official while serving on the commission. The state constitution further requires that the commission produce draft congressional and state legislative maps within 90 days of the commission's formation. There is no explicit deadline for final plans.[10]
The state constitution requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous, and that counties be preserved intact where possible." State statutes require that both congressional and state legislative districts meet the following criteria:[10]
- County lines must be maintained "to the extent possible."
- Districts must "preserve traditional neighborhoods, communities of interest, and (if possible) voting precinct boundaries."
- Districts should not be "oddly shaped."
- In districts comprising more than one county or a portion thereof, "those constituent pieces must also be connected by a state or federal highway."
On November 12, 2021, the Idaho Independent Redistricting Commission formally submitted its final legislative map to the secretary of state. On November 10, 2021, the commission voted 6-0 in favor of the final legislative map.[11] The commission had earlier voted in favor of the map on November 5, 2021, but chose to recast their votes on November 10, 2021, due to concerns regarding Idaho's open meetings laws.[11][12][13] Idaho has 35 legislative districts, each of which elects one senator and two representatives.
Senate elections
Idaho state senators serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Idaho holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026
Elections for the Idaho State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the Idaho State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was May 21, 2024. The filing deadline was March 15, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, the Republicans in the Idaho State Senate increased their majority to 29-6.
| Idaho State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 6 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 29 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
2022
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
Elections for the Idaho State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, the Republicans in the Idaho State Senate retained their 28-7 majority.
| Idaho State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 28 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
2020
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.
On March 30, 2020, Governor Brad Little (R) and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney (R) announced that Idaho's primary election would be conducted by mail. On March 24, 2020, the secretary of state announced the implementation of online absentee ballot application process, which can be accessed here. The primary date effectively changed from May 19, 2020, to June 2, 2020—the day on which ballots were due.[14]
In the 2020 elections, the Republicans in the Idaho State Senate retained their 28-7 majority.
| Idaho State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 28 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
2018
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2018
Elections for the Idaho State Senate took place in 2018. A semi-closed primary election took place on May 15, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2018.[15]
In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Idaho State Senate was reduced from 29-6 to 28-7.
| Idaho State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 6 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 29 | 28 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
2016
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Idaho State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. All 35 seats in the Idaho State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 28-7 majority. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 29-6 majority.
| Idaho State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 6 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 29 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
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2014
Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 28-7 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.
2012
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 15, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2012. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 28-7 majority. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 29-6 majority.
2010
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on May 25, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 19, 2010. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 28-7 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.
2008
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 27, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,661,840. The top 10 contributors were:[17]
2006
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 23, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,199,736. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2004
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 25, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,315,599. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2002
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 28, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,287,803. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
2000
Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 23, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 35 Senate seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $628,054. The top 10 contributors were:[21]
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House elections
Idaho state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Idaho holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was May 21, 2024. The filing deadline was March 15, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Idaho State House from 59-11 to 61-9.
| Idaho House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 59 | 61 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2022
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Idaho State House from 58-12 to 59-11.
| Idaho House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 12 | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 58 | 59 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2020
Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline was March 13, 2020.
On March 30, 2020, Governor Brad Little (R) and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney (R) announced that Idaho's primary election would be conducted by mail. On March 24, 2020, the secretary of state announced the implementation of online absentee ballot application process, which can be accessed here. The primary date effectively changed from May 19, 2020, to June 2, 2020—the day on which ballots were due.[22]
In the 2020 elections, the Republican majority in the Idaho House of Representatives increased from 56-14 to 58-12.
| Idaho House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 14 | 12 | |
| Republican Party | 56 | 58 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2018
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2018. A semi-closed primary election took place on May 15, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2018.[23]
In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Idaho House of Representatives was reduced from 59-11 to 56-14.
| Idaho House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 14 | |
| Republican Party | 59 | 56 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
2016
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. All 70 seats in the Idaho House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 56-14 majority. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 59-11 majority.
| Idaho House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 14 | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 56 | 59 | |
| Total | 70 | 70 | |
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2014Elections 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. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 57-13 majority. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving them a 56-14 majority.
2012Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 15, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2012. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 57-13 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.
2010Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on May 25, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 19, 2010. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 52-18 majority. Republicans gained five seats in the election, giving them a 57-13 majority.
2008Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 27, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,602,887. The top 10 contributors were:[25]
2006Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 23, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,046,895. The top 10 contributors were:[26]
2004Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 25, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,191,196. The top 10 contributors were:[27]
2002Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 28, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $1,647,917. The top 10 contributors were:[28]
2000Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 23, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 70 House seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $1,367,658. The top 10 contributors were:[29]
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See also
- State legislature
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- List of Idaho state legislative elections
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Legislature, "Article III Legislative Department - Section 6," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Vote Idaho, "How to Run for Office," accessed May 27, 2025
- ↑ Idaho Legislature, "Idaho Statutes," accessed January 23, 2024 (Statute 59-904A)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Idaho Legislature, "Article III Legislative Department - Section 6," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Vote Idaho, "How to Run for Office," accessed May 27, 2025
- ↑ Idaho Legislature, "Idaho Statutes," accessed January 23, 2024 (Statute 59-904A)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ All About Redistricting, "Who draws the lines?" accessed March 25, 2015
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 All About Redistricting, "Idaho," accessed April 20, 2015
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Boise State Public Radio, "Commission for reappointment recasts votes on Idaho’s new political district maps," Nov. 11, 2021
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "The partisan breakdown of Idaho’s new map," accessed Nov. 16, 2021
- ↑ Boise State Public Radio, "Final iterations of Idaho's districting maps are proposed," Nov. 7, 2021
- ↑ ‘’The Office of the Governor,’’ “Proclamation,” accessed April 24, 2020
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Elections - 2018 Primary and General Election Calendar," accessed August 7, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Idaho Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2008 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2006 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2004 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2002 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2000 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ ‘’The Office of the Governor,’’ “Proclamation,” accessed April 24, 2020
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Elections - 2018 Primary and General Election Calendar," accessed August 7, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Idaho House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2008 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2006 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2004 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2002 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Idaho 2000 Candidates," accessed July 18, 2013
