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Josh Kohl
Josh Kohl (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 25. He assumed office on December 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Kohl (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 25. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Josh Kohl earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho in 2019. His career experience includes working as an engineer and a firefighter.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Idaho State Senate District 25
Incumbent Josh Kohl is running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 25 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 25
Josh Kohl won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Kohl (R) | 100.0 | 13,887 |
| Total votes: 13,887 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 25
Josh Kohl defeated incumbent Linda Wright Hartgen in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 25 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Kohl | 63.1 | 3,008 |
 | Linda Wright Hartgen | 36.9 | 1,761 | |
| Total votes: 4,769 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Throughout his firefighting career, Josh got to meet and know many great people who too often feel their voices are not heard. After graduating from the University of Idaho as a mechanical engineer specializing in robotics, Josh settled down in Twin Falls, where he enjoys paddle boarding, dirt biking, and CrossFit competitions.
The desire to serve and protect the broader community has continued to run deep in Josh. He is a board member of the Magic Valley Liberty Alliance, elected member of the Twin Falls Republican Central Committee, and teaches Sunday School at his local church.
Defending the liberty of Idahoans with conservative solutions is why he is running for State Senate in District 25.- PROTECT IDAHO’S CHILDREN: Standing against the agenda to promote child genital mutilation, sterilization, and the sexualization of minors. Keeping our schools and libraries safe places for learning, not indoctrination.
- SECURE THE BORDER: Protect our communities from illegal immigration flowing into our city through Biden’s open border. Against amnesty and drivers licenses for illegal immigrants.
- DEFEND IDAHOANS’ LIBERTY: Standing for the unborn, our right to bear arms, actual fiscal responsibility, and our constitutional liberty.
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Scorecards
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho State Senate District 25 |
Officeholder Idaho State Senate District 25 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 22, 2024
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| Preceded by Linda Wright Hartgen (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 25 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
