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Melissa Wintrow
2020 - Present
2026
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Melissa Wintrow (Democratic Party) is a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 19. She assumed office on December 1, 2020. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Wintrow (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 19. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
On November 29, 2022, Wintrow was elected state Senate minority leader.[1]
Biography
Melissa Wintrow was born in Troy, Ohio, and lives in Boise, Idaho. Wintrow earned a B.A. in English literature from Miami University in Ohio and an M.Ed. in higher education from the University of Georgia. Her career experience includes working as program manager of NEW Leadership and co-owning SAGA Strategic Consulting. Wintrow has served with the National Institute for Civil Discourse.[2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Wintrow was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Judiciary and Rules Committee
- Senate State Affairs Committee
- Joint Legislative Oversight Committee, Co-Chair
2021-2022
Wintrow was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Wintrow was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Millennium Fund Committee
- Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
- Ethics Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration |
| • Transportation and Defense |
| • Joint Finance-Appropriations |
| • Joint Millennium Fund |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wintrow served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Rules, and Administration |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation and Defense |
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 19
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow is running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
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2024
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 19
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 19 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow (D) | 100.0 | 23,153 |
| Total votes: 23,153 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow | 100.0 | 2,295 |
| Total votes: 2,295 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 19
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow defeated Blair Moss in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 19 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow (D) | 68.1 | 16,862 |
 | Blair Moss (R) | 31.9 | 7,881 | |
| Total votes: 24,743 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow | 100.0 | 2,746 |
| Total votes: 2,746 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 19
Blair Moss advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Blair Moss | 100.0 | 4,759 |
| Total votes: 4,759 | |||
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2020
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 19
Melissa Wintrow defeated Aaron Tribble in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow (D) | 68.6 | 21,344 |
| Aaron Tribble (R) | 31.4 | 9,768 | ||
| Total votes: 31,112 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19
Melissa Wintrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow | 100.0 | 7,227 |
| Total votes: 7,227 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 19
Aaron Tribble advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 19 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Tribble | 100.0 | 2,547 | |
| Total votes: 2,547 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow (D) | 100.0 | 19,739 |
| Total votes: 19,739 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 19B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Wintrow | 100.0 | 5,158 |
| Total votes: 5,158 | |||
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2016
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| During the 2016 election cycle Wintrow was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow defeated Jane McClaran in the Idaho House of Representatives District 19B general election.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 19B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Melissa Wintrow Incumbent |
67.29% | 16,220 | |
| Republican | Jane McClaran | 32.71% | 7,883 | |
| Total Votes | 24,103 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Melissa Wintrow ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 19B Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 19B, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Melissa Wintrow Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Jane McClaran ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 19B Republican primary.[8][9]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 19B, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jane McClaran (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Idaho House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Melissa Wintrow defeated Troy Rohn in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Melissa Wintrow |
52.6% | 1,540 |
| Troy Rohn | 47.4% | 1,390 |
| Total Votes | 2,930 | |
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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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.
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 31.
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2021
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In 2021, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 11.
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2018
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In 2018, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 8 through March 28.
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2017
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In 2017, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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2016
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In 2016, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 25.
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2015
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In 2015, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 11.
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2014
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In 2014, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 6 through March 21.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho State Senate District 19 |
Officeholder Idaho State Senate District 19 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Capital Sun, "Idaho Democrats elect Wintrow to top Senate minority leadership post," November 30, 2022
- ↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Rep. Melissa Wintrow," accessed January 6, 2021
- ↑ Wintrow for Idaho, "About Melissa Wintrow," accessed January 6, 2021
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "General election candidate list," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Nov 08, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for March 11, 2016, primary," accessed March 11, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 17, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 20, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Cherie Buckner-Webb (D) |
Idaho State Senate District 19 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho House of Representatives District 19B 2014-2020 |
Succeeded by Chris Mathias (D) |
