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James Holtzclaw
2012 - Present
2026
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James Holtzclaw (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 20B. He assumed office on December 1, 2012. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Holtzclaw (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 20B. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Representative Holtzclaw graduated from George Fox University and as of January 2020 resides in Meridian, Idaho. He served four overseas tours as a part of the U.S. Air Force. His professional experience includes working as a real estate broker and small business owner. Holtzclaw is a member of the NRA, the VFW, and the American Legion, Post 113. He is a recipient of the Idaho Meritorious Service Medal.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Holtzclaw was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee, Chair
- Finance Committee
- Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
- Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
- Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
2021-2022
Holtzclaw was assigned to the following committees:
- Change in Employee Compensation Committee, Co-chair
- House Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Chair
- House State Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
2019-2020
Holtzclaw was assigned to the following committees:
- Change in Employee Compensation Committee
- House Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Chair
- House State Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holtzclaw served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Change in Employee Compensation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holtzclaw served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce and Human Resources |
| • Local Government |
| • State Affairs |
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 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw is running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B 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 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw (R) | 100.0 | 20,744 |
| Total votes: 20,744 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw | 100.0 | 4,829 |
| Total votes: 4,829 | |||
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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 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw (R) | 100.0 | 13,602 |
| Total votes: 13,602 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw defeated Mike Hon in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw | 58.1 | 4,490 |
 | Mike Hon | 41.9 | 3,243 | |
| Total votes: 7,733 | |||
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2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw defeated Samantha Hager in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw (R) | 65.7 | 17,488 |
 | Samantha Hager (D) | 34.3 | 9,120 | |
| Total votes: 26,608 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Samantha Hager advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Samantha Hager | 100.0 | 2,358 |
| Total votes: 2,358 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw | 100.0 | 5,200 |
| Total votes: 5,200 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw (R) | 100.0 | 14,341 |
| Total votes: 14,341 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B
Incumbent James Holtzclaw advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Holtzclaw | 100.0 | 4,279 |
| Total votes: 4,279 | |||
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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.
Incumbent James Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20B general election.[2][3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 20B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  James Holtzclaw Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,105 | |
| Total Votes | 16,105 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent James Holtzclaw ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 20B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 20B, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Holtzclaw Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections 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. Incumbent James Holtzclaw was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Daniel S. Weston (C) in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Holtzclaw Incumbent |
82.2% | 9,077 | |
| Constitution | Daniel S. Weston | 17.8% | 1,966 | |
| Total Votes | 11,043 | |||
2012
Holtzclaw won election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 20B. He defeated Thomas Jay LeClaire and Patrick Malloy in the Republican primary on May 15, 2012, and was unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Holtzclaw |
100% | 14,706 | |
| Total Votes | 14,706 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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James Holtzclaw |
41.8% | 1,035 |
| Patrick Malloy | 36% | 892 |
| Thomas Jay LeClaire | 22.2% | 551 |
| Total Votes | 2,478 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2014
Holtzclaw's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Lower Corporate and personal taxes"
Schools
- Excerpt: "I am Pro Education, good school systems are a back bone of the community. A good school system promotes a great community and economic development. We need to have less administration positions and more educators in the class room."
Business
- Excerpt: "We need to Lower tax rate for business."
Wind Farms
- Excerpt: "Wind farms are clean and create jobs. I do not support the new companies having an unfair advantage over Idaho Power. I understand Idaho power must buy KWs from this wind farm at a price that does not promote a good business relationship. Idaho power needs to buy power at a fair rate in order to sell the KWs to their client’s and make money. Idaho power will pass this cost on to their customers."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "Veterans have a higher than non-Veterans unemployment rate 12.4. Homeless for Veterans are 3 times the rate of non-veterans. No Veteran should have to worry about being homeless, or jobless."
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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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2020
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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11.
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2018
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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho House of Representatives District 20B |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 20B |
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Footnotes
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature", "Rep. James Holtzclaw," accessed February 19, 2020
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2012 primary candidates," accessed April 11, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed 6 July 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ holtzclawfor20.com, "Issues," accessed September 16, 2014
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