Jeff Cornilles
Jeff Cornilles (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 12A. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Cornilles (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 12A. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Jeff Cornilles was born in Idaho and lives in Nampa, Idaho.[1][2] Cornilles' career experience includes owning Cornilles Financial Services and working as its CEO and as a financial services professional with MassMutual Idaho. He has been affiliated with the Nampa Rotary Club, the Nampa Chamber of Commerce, and the Nampa Development Corporation.[2][3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cornilles was assigned to the following committees:
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Joint Legislative Oversight 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 12A
Incumbent Jeff Cornilles is running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A 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 12A
Incumbent Jeff Cornilles won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Cornilles (R) | 100.0 | 17,085 |
| Total votes: 17,085 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A
Incumbent Jeff Cornilles defeated Jarome Bell in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Cornilles | 59.5 | 2,662 |
 | Jarome Bell | 40.5 | 1,812 | |
| Total votes: 4,474 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Cornilles signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A
Jeff Cornilles won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Cornilles (R) | 100.0 | 10,053 |
| Total votes: 10,053 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A
Jeff Cornilles defeated Machele Hamilton and Sebastian Griffin in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Cornilles | 35.2 | 1,997 |
 | Machele Hamilton | 33.9 | 1,923 | |
 | Sebastian Griffin | 30.8 | 1,747 | |
| Total votes: 5,667 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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We raised our kids in Nampa. I've been involved in coaching their teams and supportive of their schools, I also served on the Liberty charter school board. I was raised to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors. At a young age I started bird hunting with my dad. In the Fall I have an annual Elk hunting trip, in the Winter I am skiing at Brundage with my family, and in the Summer I am busy camping, fishing and kayaking.
We attend and are active at Lakeview Bible Church. I have always been a big supporter of this community. I support our Police and Fire Departments. I support the Nampa Boys and Girls Club, Breaking Chains Academy of Development Inc. and the local Salvation Army. I am a member of the Rotary Club and have been a member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce for many years. I was recently appointed to Nampa’s Impact Fee committee and am a commissioner on the Nampa Development Corporation. (Nampa's Urban Renewal)
It is a privilege to run as your state representative, giving back to the community and state I call home.- I am a forth generation Idahoan and a fiscally conservative republican. Born and raised in Nampa I have spent most of my life involved in my community giving back any way I can.
- In Education I support parental rights when it comes to their children's education, and will always support our teachers and the amazing work they do on a day to day basis.
- Taxes are a big issue, especially property taxes and more needs to be done to ease the burden for all property tax payers. local impact fees need to be raised as well so that growth pays for growth.
The first and second amendments are under attack and we need to stand up against federal overreach. As a gun owner and avid hunter and NRA member I will stand up for our constitutional rights for law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arm's.
As a small business owner I will also support legislation that protects businesses from government overreach and mandates, that has happened in both the Obama and Biden administrations, as I was personally effected by both.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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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 12A |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 12A |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 6, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Idaho State Legislature, "Rep. Jeff Cornilles," accessed January 16, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jeff Cornilles," accessed January 16, 2023
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| Preceded by Bruce Skaug (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 12A 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
