Mike Pohanka
Mike Pohanka (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 26A. He assumed office on December 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Pohanka (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 26A. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Mike Pohanka was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Twin Falls High School. He earned an associate degree from the College of Southern Idaho, a bachelor's degree in management from the Lewis-Clark State College, and a graduate degree in management from City University. His career experience includes working for Idaho Power and as an economics professor at the College of Southern Idaho.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Pohanka was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation and Defense Committee
- Judiciary, Rules, and Administration Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Isabella Schiffler is running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Anita Janis is running in the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 19, 2026.
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| Anita Janis | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Incumbent Mike Pohanka and Jeffrey Emerick are running in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 19, 2026.
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Mike Pohanka defeated incumbent Ned Burns in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Pohanka (R) | 51.2 | 11,495 |
 | Ned Burns (D) | 48.8 | 10,960 | |
| Total votes: 22,455 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Incumbent Ned Burns advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ned Burns | 100.0 | 3,177 |
| Total votes: 3,177 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Mike Pohanka defeated Kally Schiffler in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Pohanka | 60.1 | 2,348 |
| Kally Schiffler | 39.9 | 1,561 | ||
| Total votes: 3,909 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Pohanka signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Incumbent Ned Burns defeated Mike Pohanka in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ned Burns (D) | 50.1 | 7,962 |
| Mike Pohanka (R) | 49.9 | 7,925 | |
| Total votes: 15,887 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Incumbent Ned Burns advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ned Burns | 100.0 | 2,178 |
| Total votes: 2,178 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A
Mike Pohanka advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 26A on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Pohanka | 100.0 | 4,556 |
| Total votes: 4,556 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho House of Representatives District 26A |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 26A |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Ned Burns (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 26A 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
