Idaho's twelfth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Robert Anderst and Republican Representative Rick D. Youngblood.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 45,474 civilians reside within Idaho's twelfth state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Idaho House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Idaho legislators assume office after the first day of December following the general election.

Qualifications

Article III, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution states: "No person shall be a senator or representative who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of the United States, and an elector of this state, nor anyone who has not been for one year next preceding his election an elector of the county or district whence he may be chosen."

Salaries

Vacancies

The Governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the house.

The political party committee that last held the vacant seat has 15 days after the vacancy to submit a list of three recommended candidates to the Governor. The Governor makes the selection based on the recommendations.

If any party committee fails to submit a list of recommended candidates after the 15 day deadline, the Governor has 5 days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat. The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2020. The filing deadline is March 13, 2020.

2018

District 12A

District 12B

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

2016

District 12A

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 Robert Anderst defeated Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12A General Election, 2016

Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A Democratic primary.
Incumbent Robert Anderst ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12A Republican primary.

District 12B

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 Rick Youngblood defeated Shana Tremaine in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12B General Election, 2016

Shana Tremaine ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12B Democratic primary.
Incumbent Rick Youngblood ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 12B Republican primary.

2014

12A

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. Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Robert Anderst defeated Roger L. Hunt in the Republican primary. Mabbutt was defeated by Anderst in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12A, General Election, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12A Republican Primary, 2014

12B

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. F. Lawrence Dawson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Rick D. Youngblood defeated Robert Muse in the Republican primary. Dawson was defeated by Youngblood in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12B, General Election, 2014

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12B Republican Primary, 2014

2012

Elections for the office of Idaho House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 15, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 9, 2012.

Robert Anderst (R) defeated Tracy S. Volpi (D) in the general election. Volpi was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Anderst defeated Roger L. Hunt and Steve Nible in the Republican primary.

Rick Youngblood (R) defeated F. Lawrence Dawson (D) in the general election. Dawson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Youngblood defeated Aaron Gonzalez and Sherri Nible.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12A, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 12A Republican Primary, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives, District 12B, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 12B Republican Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A raised a total of $221,953. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $9,650 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 12A

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 12B raised a total of $225,765. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,262 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 12B