2020 Idaho Senate election

Last updated

2020 Idaho Senate election
Flag of Idaho.svg
 2018November 3, 2020 (2020-11-03) 2022  

All 35 seats in the Idaho Senate
18 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Leader Chuck Winder Michelle Stennett
Party Republican Democratic
Leader's seat 20th District 26th district
Seats before287
Seats after287
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Popular vote284,487159,391
Percentage60.22%33.74%

Idaho Senate map.svg
Results:
     Republican hold     Democratic hold

Majority Leader before election

Chuck Winder
Republican

Elected Majority Leader

Chuck Winder
Republican

The 2020 Idaho Senate election took place as part of the biennial 2020 United States elections. Idaho voters elected state senators in all of the state's 35 senate districts. State senators serve two-year terms in the Idaho Senate.

Contents

No seats changed hands in the election, with the closest, the Moscow-based District 5, being within one percentage point of flipping.

Retirements

Six incumbents did not run for re-election in 2020. Those incumbents are:

Republicans

  1. District 3: Don Cheatham: Retiring
  2. District 23: Bert Brackett: Retiring
  3. District 30: Dean Mortimer: Retiring
  4. District 34: Brent Hill: Retiring

Democrats

  1. District 17: Maryanne Jordan: Retiring
  2. District 19: Cherie Buckner-Webb: Retiring

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [1] Safe ROctober 21, 2020

Results summary

Summary of the November 3, 2020 Idaho Senate election results
Idaho State Senate 2020.svg
PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
No. %BeforeUpWonAfter+/–
Republican 34284,48760.22%28282828Steady2.svg
Democratic 16159,39133.74%7777Steady2.svg
Independent 322,1014.68%0000Steady2.svg
Libertarian 14,9161.04%0000Steady2.svg
Constitution 11,5280.32%0000Steady2.svg
Total472,423100.0%35353535Steady2.svg
Source: Idaho Elections Results
Popular vote
Republican
60.22%
Democratic
33.74%
Independent
4.68%
Libertarian
1.04%
Constitution
0.32%
Senate seats
Republican
80%
Democratic
20%

Close races

DistrictWinnerMargin
District 5Democratic0.88%
District 15Republican5.98%
District 26Democratic12.7%

Summary of results by State Senate District

State Senate District [2] IncumbentPartyElected SenatorParty
Idaho 1 Jim Woodward Rep Jim Woodward Rep
Idaho 2 Steve Vick Rep Steve Vick Rep
Idaho 3 Don Cheatham RepPeter RiggsRep
Idaho 4 Mary Souza Rep Mary Souza Rep
Idaho 5 David Nelson Dem David Nelson Dem
Idaho 6 Dan G. Johnson Rep Dan G. Johnson Rep
Idaho 7 Carl Crabtree Rep Carl Crabtree Rep
Idaho 8 Steven Thayn Rep Steven Thayn Rep
Idaho 9 Abby Lee Rep Abby Lee Rep
Idaho 10 Jim Rice Rep Jim Rice Rep
Idaho 11 Patti Anne Lodge Rep Patti Anne Lodge Rep
Idaho 12 Todd Lakey Rep Todd Lakey Rep
Idaho 13 Jeff Agenbroad Rep Jeff Agenbroad Rep
Idaho 14 C. Scott Grow Rep C. Scott Grow Rep
Idaho 15 Fred Martin Rep Fred Martin Rep
Idaho 16 Grant Burgoyne Dem Grant Burgoyne Dem
Idaho 17 Maryanne Jordan DemAlison RabeDem
Idaho 18 Janie Ward-Engelking Dem Janie Ward-Engelking Dem
Idaho 19 Cherie Buckner-Webb Dem Melissa Wintrow Dem
Idaho 20 Chuck Winder Rep Chuck Winder Rep
Idaho 21 Regina Bayer Rep Regina Bayer Rep
Idaho 22 Lori Den Hartog Rep Lori Den Hartog Rep
Idaho 23 Bert Brackett Rep Christy Zito Rep
Idaho 24 Lee Heider Rep Lee Heider Rep
Idaho 25 Jim Patrick Rep Jim Patrick Rep
Idaho 26 Michelle Stennett Dem Michelle Stennett Dem
Idaho 27 Kelly Anthon Rep Kelly Anthon Rep
Idaho 28 Jim Guthrie Rep Jim Guthrie Rep
Idaho 29 Mark Nye Dem Mark Nye Dem
Idaho 30 Dean Mortimer RepKevin CookRep
Idaho 31 Steve Bair Rep Steve Bair Rep
Idaho 32 Mark Harris Rep Mark Harris Rep
Idaho 33 Dave Lent Rep Dave Lent Rep
Idaho 34 Brent Hill Rep Doug Ricks Rep
Idaho 35 Van Burtenshaw Rep Van Burtenshaw Rep

Detailed results

DistrictPartyIncumbentStatusPartyCandidateVotes %
1 Republican Jim Woodward Re-elected Republican Jim Woodward 22,43377.40%
Democratic Vera Gadman6,54922.60%
2 Republican Steve Vick Re-elected Republican Steve Vick 26,240100.00%
3 Republican Don Cheatham Retired Republican Peter Riggs24,141100.00%
4 Republican Mary Souza Re-elected Republican Mary Souza 17,46264.51%
Democratic Sharon "Shari" L. Williams9,60835.49%
5 Democratic David Nelson Re-elected Democratic David Nelson 12,69150.44%
Republican Dan Foreman12,47149.56%
6 Republican Dan G. Johnson Re-elected Republican Dan G. Johnson 19,722100.00%
7 Republican Carl Crabtree Re-elected Republican Carl Crabtree 19,896100.00%
8 Republican Steven Thayn Re-elected Republican Steven Thayn 20,17373.93%
Independent Bill Sifford5,58920.48%
Constitution Kirsten Faith Richardson1,5265.59%
9 Republican Abby Lee Re-elected Republican Abby Lee 20,157100.00%
10 Republican Jim Rice Re-elected Republican Jim Rice 11,44664.84%
Democratic Toni Ferro6,20735.16%
11 Republican Patti Anne Lodge Re-elected Republican Patti Anne Lodge 20,631100.00%
12 Republican Todd Lakey Re-elected Republican Todd Lakey 14,50969.91%
Democratic Chelle Gluch6,24530.09%
13 Republican Jeff Agenbroad Re-elected Republican Jeff Agenbroad 15,22270.74%
Democratic Melissa Sue Robinson6,29029.23%
Independent Michaella J. Franklin70.03%
14 Republican C. Scott Grow Re-elected Republican C. Scott Grow 29,52372.96%
Independent Ellen B. Spencer10,94227.04%
15 Republican Fred S. Martin Re-elected Republican Fred S. Martin 12,00952.99%
Democratic Rick Just10,65447.01%
16 Democratic Grant Burgoyne Re-elected Democratic Grant Burgoyne 15,12862.30%
Republican LeeJoe Lay9,15437.70%
17 Democratic Maryanne Jordan Retired Democratic Ali Rabe12,89161.79%
Republican Gary L. Smith7,97238.21%
18 Democratic Janie Ward-Engelking Re-elected Democratic Janie Ward-Engelking 17,92861.92%
Republican Mark A. Bost11,02238.07%
Independent Hilary A. Lee50.02%
19 Democratic Cherie Buckner-Webb Retired Democratic Melissa Wintrow 21,34468.60%
Republican Aaron J. Tribble9,76831.40%
20 Republican Chuck Winder Re-elected Republican Chuck Winder 21,042100.00%
21 Republican Regina Bayer Re-elected Republican Regina Bayer 19,86963.88%
Democratic Dawn Pierce11,23536.12%
22 Republican Lori Den Hartog Re-elected Republican Lori Den Hartog 17,99774.25%
Democratic Mik Lose6,24225.75%
23 Republican Bert Brackett Retired Republican Christy Zito 13,28276.28%
Democratic Laura Bellegante4,13023.72%
24 Republican Lee Heider Re-elected Republican Lee Heider 13,58770.96%
Independent Rocky Ferrenburg5,56029.04%
25 Republican Jim Patrick Re-elected Republican Jim Patrick 17,211100.00%
26 Democratic Michelle Stennett Re-elected Democratic Michelle Stennett 12,29156.35%
Republican Eric Parker9,51943.65%
27 Republican Kelly Anthon Re-elected Republican Kelly Arthur Anthon 15,832100.00%
28 Republican Jim Guthrie Re-elected Republican Jim Guthrie 17,06777.64%
Libertarian Dan Karlan4,91622.36%
29 Democratic Mark Nye Re-elected Democratic Mark Nye 14,821100.00%
30 Republican Dean Mortimer Retired Republican Kevin Cook19,188100.00%
31 Republican Steve Bair Re-elected Republican Steve Bair 16,955100.00%
32 Republican Mark Harris Re-elected Republican Mark Harris 20,462100.00%
33 Republican Dave Lent Re-elected Republican Dave Lent 13,201100.00%
34 Republican Brent Hill Retired Republican Doug Ricks 18,547100.00%
35 Republican Van Burtenshaw Re-elected Republican Van Burtenshaw 20,334100.00%

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elections in Idaho</span> Overview of the procedure of elections in the U.S. state of Idaho

Some type of election in Idaho occurs annually in each of the state's cities and towns, the exact type of which is dependent on the year. Elections for federal and statewide offices occur in even-numbered years, while municipal elections occur in odd-numbered years.

Dan G. Johnson is a Republican former Idaho State Senator who represented Districts 6 and 7 and the current mayor of Lewiston, Idaho.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 United States Senate election in Idaho</span> Election

The 2020 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 3, 2020, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Idaho, concurrently with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.

Idaho Legislative District 2 is one of 35 districts of the Idaho Legislature. It is currently represented by State representative Steve Vick, Republican from Dalton Gardens, Vito Barbieri, Republican from Dalton Gardens, and Doug Okuniewicz Republican from Hayden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Florida Senate election</span>

In the elections to the Florida State Senate that were held on November 6, 2018, 20 of the 40 seats were contested in regular elections and two seats in special elections. The winners of the 20 regular elections will serve four year terms from November 6, 2018, to November 6, 2022, and the winners of the two special elections will serve two year terms from November 6, 2018, to November 6, 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 United States Senate election in Idaho</span>

The 2022 United States Senate election in Idaho was held on November 8, 2022 to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Idaho.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Wyoming Senate election</span> State Senate elections of the U.S. state of Wyoming

The 2020 Wyoming State Senate elections will be held as part of the biennial elections in the United States. Wyoming voters will elect state senators in 15 of the 30 state Senate districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the Wyoming State Senate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 West Virginia Senate election</span> State Senate elections of the U.S. state of West Virginia

The 2020 West Virginia Senate elections were held on November 3, 2020, as part of the biennial United States elections. Seventeen of the 34 West Virginia state senators stood for election. West Virginia Senate districts each have two elected representatives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 New Hampshire Senate election</span>

The 2020 New Hampshire Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 2020 United States elections. New Hampshire voters elected state senators in all of the state's 24 senate districts. State senators serve two-year terms in the New Hampshire Senate, with all of the seats up for election each cycle. The primary elections on September 8, 2020, determined which candidates will appear on the November 3, 2020, general election ballot.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Oklahoma Senate election</span> Election for the Oklahoma State Senate in 2020

The 2020 Oklahoma Senate election was held as part of the biennial elections in the United States. Oklahoma voters elected state senators in 24 of the state's 48 Senate districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the Oklahoma Senate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Idaho elections</span>

A general election were held in the U.S. state of Idaho on November 3, 2020. To vote by mail, registered Idaho voters must request a ballot by October 23, 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Kansas Senate election</span> State Senate elections of the U.S. state of Kansas

The 2020 Kansas Senate election took place as part of the biennial 2020 United States elections. Kansas voters elected state senators in all of the state's 40 senate districts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Pennsylvania elections</span>

The 2022 Pennsylvania state elections took place on November 8, 2022. On that date, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania held elections for the following offices: Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania State Senate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and various other government leadership positions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Texas Senate election</span>

The 2022 Texas Senate election were held on November 8, 2022. Elections were held to elect senators from all 31 senate districts across the state of Texas. Numerous other federal, state, and local elections, also held on this date. The winners of this election served in the 88th Texas Legislature, with seats apportioned among the 2020 United States census. Republicans had held a majority in the Texas Senate since January 14, 1997, as a result of the 1996 elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Idaho House of Representatives election</span> US state level election

The 2022 Idaho House of Representatives elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections on November 8, 2022. Idaho voters elected state representatives in all 70 seats of the House, electing 2 state representatives in each of the 35 Idaho state legislative districts. State representatives serve two-year terms in the Idaho House of Representatives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Indiana Senate election</span> Legislature election in Indiana

The 2022 Indiana Senate election took place on Tuesday November 8, 2022 with elections in the U.S. state of Indiana, coinciding with other elections in the state, U.S. House, and Indiana House, as well as various other state and local elections. Voters will elect members to 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies. The primary election took place on Tuesday May 3, 2022. The Republican Party has held a majority since 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Idaho Senate election</span> Election

The 2022 Idaho State Senate election was held on Tuesday November 8, as part of the biennial 2022 United States elections. Idaho voters elected state senators in all of the state's 35 senate districts. State senators serve two-year terms in the Idaho Senate.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Hawaii Senate election</span>

The 2022 Hawaii Senate elections was held on November 8, 2022, to elect senators in all 25 districts of the Hawaii Senate. Due to the chamber's use of the 2-4-4 term system, members were elected in single-member constituencies, with half of them serving two-year terms and the other half serving four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for Governor of Hawaii. Partisan primaries were held on August 13.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 New Hampshire Senate election</span> Senate election

The 2022 New Hampshire Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 2022 United States elections. New Hampshire voters elected state senators in all of the state's 24 senate districts. State senators serve two-year terms in the New Hampshire Senate, with all of the seats up for election each cycle. The primary elections held on September 13, 2022, determined which candidates would appear on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Vermont Senate election</span> Election

The 2022 Vermont Senate election took place on November 8, 2022, as part of the biennial United States elections. The election coincided with elections for other offices including the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, and State House. Vermont voters elected all 30 state senators from 16 districts, with each district electing between one and three senators. State senators serve two-year terms in the Vermont Senate. Primary elections were held on August 9, 2022. This election will be the first to use new districts adopted by the Vermont General Assembly to allocate for population changes across the state after the 2020 census.

References

  1. "October Overview: Handicapping the 2020 State Legislature Races". The Cook Political Report . Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  2. "OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS". State of Idaho - Elections Department. Retrieved August 28, 2020.