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Soñia Galaviz
Soñia Galaviz (Democratic Party) is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 16A. She assumed office on December 1, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Galaviz (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives to represent District 16A. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Soñia Galaviz earned a B.A. in elementary education, an M.A. in curriculum and instruction, and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from Boise State University in 2002, 2005, and 2020. Galaviz's career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Galaviz was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Incumbent Soñia Galaviz is running in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Incumbent Soñia Galaviz defeated Chandler Hadraba in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Soñia Galaviz (D) | 61.1 | 14,177 |
 | Chandler Hadraba (R) | 38.9 | 9,044 | |
| Total votes: 23,221 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Incumbent Soñia Galaviz advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Soñia Galaviz | 100.0 | 2,523 |
| Total votes: 2,523 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Chandler Hadraba advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chandler Hadraba | 100.0 | 2,059 |
| Total votes: 2,059 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Soñia Galaviz defeated Mark Montoya and Wayne Richey in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Soñia Galaviz (D) | 57.3 | 10,118 |
| Mark Montoya (R) | 36.8 | 6,487 | ||
| Wayne Richey (Independent) | 5.9 | 1,039 | ||
| Total votes: 17,644 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Soñia Galaviz advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Soñia Galaviz | 100.0 | 1,803 |
| Total votes: 1,803 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A
Mark Montoya advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 16A on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mark Montoya | 100.0 | 3,855 | |
| Total votes: 3,855 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Idaho House of Representatives District 16A |
Officeholder Idaho House of Representatives District 16A |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by John McCrostie (D) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 16A 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
