James Cawthon
James Cawthon is a judge of the Idaho 4th Judicial District. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Cawthon is running for re-election for judge of the Idaho 4th Judicial District. He is on the ballot in the general election on May 19, 2026.[source]
Cawthon previously served as a magistrate judge in Idaho's 4th Judicial District before being appointed to the District Court. Gov. Brad Little (R) appointed Cawthon to the District Court on October 7, 2019.
Elections
2026
See also: Municipal elections in Ada County, Idaho (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on May 19, 2026.
General election for Idaho 4th Judicial District
Incumbent James Cawthon (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Idaho 4th Judicial District on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Municipal elections in Ada County, Idaho (2022)
General election
General election for Idaho 4th Judicial District
Incumbent James Cawthon won election in the general election for Idaho 4th Judicial District on May 17, 2022.
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| ✔ | | James Cawthon (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 59,544 |
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2018
Idaho 4th Judicial District, Cawthon's seat
James Cawthon was retained to the Idaho 4th Judicial District on November 6, 2018 with 80.4% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ | Yes |
80.4
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110,414 | ||
No |
19.6
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26,847 | |||
Total Votes |
137,261 | ||||
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2014
Cawthon was retained to the 4th District Court, Ada County magistrate seat with 77.8 percent of the vote on November 4, 2014. [1]
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Idaho • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Idaho
State courts:
Idaho Supreme Court • Idaho Court of Appeals • Idaho District Courts • Idaho Magistrate Division
State resources:
Courts in Idaho • Idaho judicial elections • Judicial selection in Idaho
