Josh Keyser
Josh Keyser (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on December 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Keyser (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 20. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Josh Keyser served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Vanguard University. His career experience includes working as a financial auditor and Boise police officer.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Keyser was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Judiciary and Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
Elections
2026
See also: Idaho State Senate 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 State Senate District 20
Andy Arriaga is running in the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 20 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 20
Incumbent Josh Keyser, Jacob Ball, and Russell Spencer are running in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 20 on May 19, 2026.
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2024
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 20
Josh Keyser defeated Andy Arriaga in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 20 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Keyser (R) | 69.6 | 18,971 |
| Andy Arriaga (D) | 30.4 | 8,281 | |
| Total votes: 27,252 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 20
Andy Arriaga advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 20 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andy Arriaga | 100.0 | 956 |
| Total votes: 956 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 20
Josh Keyser defeated incumbent Chuck Winder in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 20 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Keyser | 52.3 | 3,208 |
 | Chuck Winder | 47.7 | 2,926 | |
| Total votes: 6,134 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Keyser signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho State Senate District 20 |
Officeholder Idaho State Senate District 20 |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Chuck Winder (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 20 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
