Idaho's twenty-eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Randy Armstrong and Republican Representative Kevin Andrus.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,905 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-eighth 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 28A

District 28B

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

2016

District 28A

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 Ken Andrus (R) did not seek re-election.

Randy Armstrong defeated Steve Landon in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A General Election, 2016

Steve Landon ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Democratic primary.
Randy Armstrong defeated Tari L. Jensen, Kay Jenkins and Lance B. Kolbet in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 28A, Republican Primary, 2016

District 28B

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 Kelley Packer defeated Louis Archuleta in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28B General Election, 2016

Incumbent Kelley Packer defeated Jason West in the Idaho House of Representatives District 28B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 28B, Republican Primary, 2016

2014

28A

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. Marshall D. Evans was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ken Andrus was unopposed in the Republican primary. Evans withdrew on July 14, 2014, and was replaced by Kurtis R. Workman. Workman was defeated by Andrus in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A, General Election, 2014

28B

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. Peggy Evans was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Kelley Packer defeated Lance Earl in the Republican primary. Packer was unopposed in the general election after Evans withdrew on June 30.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28B 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.

Incumbent Ken Andrus (R) defeated Sam McKee (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent Kelley Packer (R) defeated Kamren Koompin (D) in the general election. Koompin was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Packer defeated John Hart and Kevin England in the Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28A, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives, District 28B, General Election, 2012

Idaho House of Representatives District 28B Republican Primary, 2012

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 28A raised a total of $222,722. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,606 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 28A

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 28B raised a total of $310,102. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $12,921 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 28B