Terry F. Gestrin
Terry F. Gestrin (Republican Party) is running for election to the Idaho State Senate to represent District 8. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Gestrin (Republican Party) was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 8A. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on December 1, 2022.
Biography
Gestrin was born in Cascade, Idaho, and as of January 2020 resides in Donnelly. He graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree in finance. His professional experience includes serving as volunteer fire chief, Donnelly Valley county commissioner, and chairman of the Valley County Republican Central Committee. Gestrin has served on the boards of the State Insurance Fund and the Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Gestrin was assigned to the following committees:
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Transportation and Defense Committee
2019-2020
Gestrin was assigned to the following committees:
- Resources and Conservation Committee, Vice Chair
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Transportation and Defense 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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| • Resources and Conservation, Vice chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Transportation and Defense |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gestrin served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Resources and Conservation, Vice chair |
| • Transportation and Defense |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gestrin served on the following committees:
| Idaho committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Resources and Conservation |
| • Transportation and Defense |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 8
Terry F. Gestrin (R) and Geoff Schroeder (R) are running in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 8 on May 19, 2026.
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 | Geoff Schroeder | |
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2022
See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 8
Geoff Schroeder won election in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geoff Schroeder (R) | 100.0 | 13,776 |
| Total votes: 13,776 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 8
Geoff Schroeder defeated Terry F. Gestrin, Jon Krueger, and Gary Freeman in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 8 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geoff Schroeder | 32.4 | 2,805 |
| Terry F. Gestrin | 27.6 | 2,389 | |
| Jon Krueger | 25.7 | 2,231 | ||
| Gary Freeman | 14.3 | 1,240 | ||
| Total votes: 8,665 | |||
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2020
See also: Idaho House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A
Incumbent Terry F. Gestrin won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry F. Gestrin (R) | 100.0 | 23,661 |
| Total votes: 23,661 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A
Incumbent Terry F. Gestrin advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry F. Gestrin | 100.0 | 9,918 |
| Total votes: 9,918 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A
Incumbent Terry F. Gestrin defeated Jon Glick in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry F. Gestrin (R) | 70.1 | 14,670 |
| Jon Glick (D) | 29.9 | 6,265 | ||
| Total votes: 20,935 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A
Incumbent Terry F. Gestrin advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry F. Gestrin | 100.0 | 7,123 |
| Total votes: 7,123 | |||
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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 Terry F. Gestrin defeated Jocelyn Plass in the Idaho House of Representatives District 8A general election.[2][3]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 8A General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Terry F. Gestrin Incumbent |
74.06% | 16,745 | |
| Democratic | Jocelyn Plass | 25.94% | 5,864 | |
| Total Votes | 22,609 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Jocelyn Plass ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 8A Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 8A, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jocelyn Plass (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Terry F. Gestrin ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 8A Republican primary.[6][7]
| Idaho House of Representatives District 8A, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Terry F. Gestrin Incumbent (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. Incumbent Terry F. Gestrin defeated Ernest Walker in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terry F. Gestrin Incumbent |
99.1% | 12,848 | |
| Independent | Ammon Prolife (Write-in) | 0.9% | 111 | |
| Total Votes | 12,959 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Terry F. Gestrin Incumbent |
62.9% | 4,443 |
| Ernest Walker | 37.1% | 2,618 |
| Total Votes | 7,061 | |
2012
House
Gestrin won election in the 2012 election for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A. On July 25, 2012, he was chosen as the ballot replacement for incumbent Ken Roberts, who withdrew on the July 16. He defeated Karla J. Miller (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terry F. Gestrin |
65.2% | 13,894 | |
| Democratic | Karla J. Miller | 34.8% | 7,405 | |
| Total Votes | 21,299 | |||
Senate
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Gestrin ran in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 8. He was defeated by Steven Thayn in the Republican primary on May 15.[13][14]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Steven Thayn |
44.6% | 3,312 |
| Alan D. Ward | 27.8% | 2,065 |
| Terry Gestrin | 27.6% | 2,053 |
| Total Votes | 7,430 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2012
Gestrin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
- Free market, reduction in government regulations
- The right to own and bear arms
- Intelligent use of natural resources
- Pro-life policies
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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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2013
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In 2013, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 7 through April 4.
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2012
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In 2012, the Idaho State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature", "Rep. Terry Gestrin," accessed March 10, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Declaration for 2012 - General, July 25, 2012," accessed August 1, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Results," accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State, "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," accessed March 14, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed July 4, 2012
- ↑ Terry Gestrin campaign website, "Campaign themes," accessed October 12, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ken Roberts (R) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 8A 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Matthew Bundy (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Valley County Commissioner 1995-2005 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Insurance Fund Board -2012 |
Succeeded by - |
