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Tammy Nichols
2022 - Present
2026
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Tammy Nichols (Republican Party) is a member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 10. She assumed office on December 1, 2022. Her current term ends on December 1, 2026.
Nichols (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 10. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Tammy Nichols was born in Boise, Idaho. Nichols earned an associate degree from Brigham Young University of Idaho in 2016. Her career experience includes owning a business and working in property management. Nichols has served as a state director of Women In Government.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Nichols was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Nichols was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Nichols was assigned to the following committees:
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 10
Incumbent Tammy Nichols and Letishia Silva are running in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2026.
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Tammy Nichols (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 10
Incumbent Tammy Nichols defeated Letishia Silva in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols (R) | 80.7 | 26,443 | |
![]() | Letishia Silva (D) ![]() | 19.3 | 6,342 |
Total votes: 32,785 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 10
Letishia Silva advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 10 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Letishia Silva ![]() | 100.0 | 666 |
Total votes: 666 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 10
Incumbent Tammy Nichols defeated Lori Bishop in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 10 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols | 64.1 | 5,916 | |
Lori Bishop | 35.9 | 3,312 |
Total votes: 9,228 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Nichols signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 10
Tammy Nichols defeated Bob Solomon in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols (R) ![]() | 77.2 | 15,354 | |
![]() | Bob Solomon (D) ![]() | 22.8 | 4,530 |
Total votes: 19,884 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 10
Bob Solomon advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 10 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Bob Solomon ![]() | 100.0 | 594 |
Total votes: 594 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 10
Tammy Nichols defeated Scott Brock in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 10 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols ![]() | 58.4 | 5,262 | |
Scott Brock | 41.6 | 3,743 |
Total votes: 9,005 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
Incumbent Tammy Nichols defeated Edward Savala in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols (R) | 79.8 | 18,866 | |
Edward Savala (D) | 20.2 | 4,770 |
Total votes: 23,636 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
Edward Savala advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Edward Savala | 100.0 | 1,245 |
Total votes: 1,245 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
Incumbent Tammy Nichols defeated Kirk Adams in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols | 59.1 | 4,782 | |
![]() | Kirk Adams | 40.9 | 3,313 |
Total votes: 8,095 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
Tammy Nichols defeated Brian Ertz in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols (R) | 77.6 | 13,719 | |
Brian Ertz (D) | 22.4 | 3,970 |
Total votes: 17,689 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
Brian Ertz advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Brian Ertz | 100.0 | 796 |
Total votes: 796 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
Tammy Nichols defeated Scott Brock, David Lincoln, Kirk Adams, and Kathryn Ralstin in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Tammy Nichols | 38.9 | 2,318 | |
Scott Brock | 20.0 | 1,192 | ||
David Lincoln | 19.1 | 1,138 | ||
![]() | Kirk Adams | 15.3 | 913 | |
Kathryn Ralstin | 6.7 | 399 |
Total votes: 5,960 | ||||
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2016
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 Gayle Batt (R) did not seek re-election.
Scott Syme defeated Edward Savala in the Idaho House of Representatives District 11A general election.[3][4]
Idaho House of Representatives, District 11A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
80.36% | 15,561 | |
Democratic | Edward Savala | 19.64% | 3,802 | |
Total Votes | 19,363 | |||
Source: Idaho Secretary of State |
Edward Savala ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 11A Democratic primary.[5][6]
Idaho House of Representatives District 11A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Scott Syme defeated Tammy Nichols, Marty Galvin, Mike Pullin and Myron Amsden defeated in the Idaho House of Representatives District 11A Republican primary.[7][8]
Idaho House of Representatives District 11A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
47.17% | 2,056 | |
Republican | Tammy Nichols | 32.97% | 1,437 | |
Republican | Marty Galvin | 11.40% | 497 | |
Republican | Mike Pullin | 4.24% | 185 | |
Republican | Myron Amsden | 4.22% | 184 | |
Total Votes | 4,359 | |||
Source: Idaho Secretary of State |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
Tammy Nichols completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nichols' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|I am very troubled by what I see happening in America and strongly believe that part of the problem is the disconnect that has transpired between the people and government. We have a government by, of and for the people, but if they are not part of it, then it cannot function correctly. I have worked hard to connect the people back in and teaching them how to be involved. I stand and take the arrows to protect our freedoms and to be a voice for my constituents.
- The Senate has been a place where good legislation has gone to die, it is time to change that
- I take the arrows to protect and stand for our rights and will continue that over in the Senate.
- The voice of the people needs to be heard and represented, not ignored. I have been and will continue to be that voice.
2. Health Freedom: We learned quickly how important it is to protect our health freedom. We also found out how easily it can be taken away. We must maintain our freedoms in our health and the health of our loved ones.I have and will continue to work on each of these.
3. Education: I have had the opportunity to work with many families throughout the state who are greatly concerned with education. In fact, education (Common Core) is what got me involved in politics. School choice, cost, indoctrination, teaching environment, learning, and parental rights are of great concern.
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2020
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2016
Nichols' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
“ | Where Does Tammy Stand on the Issues?
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—Tammy Nichols |
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2024
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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Idaho State Senate District 10 |
Officeholder Idaho State Senate District 10 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2022
- ↑ Idaho State Legislature, "Sen. Tammy Nichols," accessed January 18, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Nichols for Idaho, "Issues," accessed April 27, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Jim Rice (R) |
Idaho State Senate District 10 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Christy Perry (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 11B 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Chris Allgood (R) |