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Josh Keyser

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Josh Keyser
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Candidate, Idaho State Senate District 20

Idaho State Senate District 20
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Vanguard University

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Personal
Profession
Businessman
Contact

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 2026 election.[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]

Elections

2026

See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Idaho State Senate District 20

Incumbent Josh Keyser and Andy Arriaga are running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
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Josh Keyser (R)
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Andy Arriaga (D)

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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
Image of Josh Keyser
Josh Keyser (R)
 
69.6
 
18,971
Image of Andy Arriaga
Andy Arriaga (D) Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of Andy Arriaga
Andy Arriaga Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of Josh Keyser
Josh Keyser
 
52.3
 
3,208
Image of Chuck Winder
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.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign finance summary


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Josh Keyser campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Idaho State Senate District 20Won general$32,969 $31,370
Grand total$32,969 $31,370
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Scorecards

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Chuck Winder (R)
Idaho State Senate District 20
2024-Present
Succeeded by
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