Kevin Andrus

Kevin Andrus

Republican Party

Prior offices

Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Successor: Dan Garner

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Idaho House of Representatives District 35A

Successor: Mike Veile

Predecessor: Karey Hanks

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Education

High school

Marsh Valley High School, 2006

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University, Idaho, 2012

Graduate

Idaho State University, 2017

Personal

Birthplace

Pocatello, Idaho

Profession

Rancher

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Kevin Andrus (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 35A. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. He left office on September 12, 2025.

Andrus (Republican Party) ran for election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 35A. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026.

Andrus resigned from the Idaho House of Representatives after he was appointed as the state executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency for Idaho by the Trump Administration.

Biography

Kevin Andrus was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Andrus graduated from Marsh Valley High School in 2006. He earned a B.S. in agricultural business and management from Brigham Young University of Idaho in 2012 and an M.B.A. from Idaho State University in 2017. Andrus' career experience includes working as the manager of Andrus Ranch, a loan officer with Ireland Bank, a business consultant with Idaho State University, and a horse trainer with Life Skills Recovery Ranch.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Andrus was assigned to the following committees:

• House Agricultural Affairs Committee, Chair
• Business Committee
• House State Affairs Committee
• Finance Committee
• Local Government and Taxation Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
• Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee

2021-2022

Andrus was assigned to the following committees:

• House Agricultural Affairs Committee, Vice-chair
• Business Committee
• House State Affairs Committee

2019-2020

Andrus was assigned to the following committees:

• House Agricultural Affairs Committee
• Business Committee
• House State Affairs Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kevin Andrus (R)

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2024

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A

Incumbent Kevin Andrus defeated Joseph Messerly in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus (R)	76.8	20,643
		Joseph Messerly (D)	23.2	6,232

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,875
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A

Joseph Messerly advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Messerly	100.0	480

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 480
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A

Incumbent Kevin Andrus advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus	100.0	6,850

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chad Christensen (R)

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A

Incumbent Kevin Andrus won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus (R)	100.0	13,520

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A

Incumbent Kevin Andrus defeated Jon Goode in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 35A on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus	60.3	5,172
	Submit photo	Jon Goode	39.7	3,404

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,576
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2020

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Incumbent Kevin Andrus won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus (R)	100.0	19,683

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Incumbent Kevin Andrus advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus	100.0	4,757

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,757
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2018

See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Kevin Andrus won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus (R)	100.0	13,650

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,650
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B

Kevin Andrus defeated Kay Jenkins, Gary Aldous, and Dennis Spencer in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B on May 15, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kevin Andrus	43.8	1,961
	Submit photo	Kay Jenkins	24.0	1,075
	Submit photo	Gary Aldous	21.0	942
	Submit photo	Dennis Spencer	11.2	500

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 4,478
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Kevin Andrus campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Idaho House of Representatives District 35A	Won general	$20,000	$993
2022	Idaho House of Representatives District 35A	Won general	$16,382	$24,789
2020	Idaho House of Representatives District 28B	Won general	$10,975	N/A**
2018	Idaho House of Representatives District 28B	Won general	$11,409	N/A**
Grand total			$58,766	$25,782
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 10. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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In 2023, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 6. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Citizens Alliance of Idaho Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to upholding and defending Idaho values. Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and economic issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Idaho Business for Education Legislators are scored on their stance on education policy. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Wildlife Federation Legislators are scored on how they voted on sportsman-related bills. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11. ACLU Idaho Legislators are scored on their stance on civil liberties issues. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Idaho Freedom Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Karey Hanks (R)	Idaho House of Representatives District 35A 2022-2025	Succeeded by Mike Veile (R)
Preceded by -	Idaho House of Representatives District 28B 2018-2022	Succeeded by Dan Garner (R)

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Current members of the Idaho House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Mike Moyle

Majority Leader:Jason Monks

Representatives

District 1A

Mark Sauter (R)

District 1B

Cornel Rasor (R)

District 2A

Heather Scott (R)

District 2B

Dale Hawkins (R)

District 3A

Vito Barbieri (R)

District 3B

Jordan Redman (R)

District 4A

Joe Alfieri (R)

District 4B

Elaine Price (R)

District 5A

Ron Mendive (R)

District 5B

Tony Wisniewski (R)

District 6A

Lori McCann (R)

District 6B

Brandon Mitchell (R)

District 7A

Kyle Harris (R)

District 7B

Charlie Shepherd (R)

District 8A

Rob Beiswenger (R)

District 8B

Faye Thompson (R)

District 9A

John Shirts (R)

District 9B

Judy Boyle (R)

District 10A

Mike Moyle (R)

District 10B

Bruce Skaug (R)

District 11A

Kent Marmon (R)

District 11B

Lucas Cayler (R)

District 12A

Jeff Cornilles (R)

District 12B

Jaron Crane (R)

District 13A

Brent Crane (R)

District 13B

Steve Tanner (R)

District 14A

Ted Hill (R)

District 14B

Josh Tanner (R)

District 15A

Steve Berch (D)

District 15B

Dori Healey (R)

District 16A

Soñia Galaviz (D)

District 16B

Annie Haws (D)

District 17A

John Gannon (D)

District 17B

Megan Egbert (D)

District 18A

Ilana Rubel (D)

District 18B

Brooke Green (D)

District 19A

Monica Church (D)

District 19B

Chris Mathias (D)

District 20A

Joe Palmer (R)

District 20B

James Holtzclaw (R)

District 21A

James Petzke (R)

District 21B

Jeff Ehlers (R)

District 22A

John Woude (R)

District 22B

Jason Monks (R)

District 23A

Chris Bruce (R)

District 23B

Shawn Dygert (R)

District 24A

Clint Hostetler (R)

District 24B

Steve Miller (R)

District 25A

Lance Clow (R)

District 25B

David Leavitt (R)

District 26A

Mike Pohanka (R)

District 26B

Jack Nelsen (R)

District 27A

Douglas Pickett (R)

District 27B

Clay Handy (R)

District 28A

Richard Cheatum (R)

District 28B

Dan Garner (R)

District 29A

Dustin Manwaring (R)

District 29B

Tanya Burgoyne (R)

District 30A

David Cannon (R)

District 30B

Ben Fuhriman (R)

District 31A

Jerald Raymond (R)

District 31B

Rod Furniss (R)

District 32A

Stephanie Mickelsen (R)

District 32B

Wendy Horman (R)

District 33A

Barbara Ehardt (R)

District 33B

Marco Erickson (R)

District 34A

Jon Weber (R)

District 34B

Britt Raybould (R)

District 35A

Mike Veile (R)

District 35B

Josh Wheeler (R)

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