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Idaho, State Senate, District 1

Idaho State Senate District 1
Current incumbentJim Woodward Republican Party
Population40,210
Ethnicity0.2% Black, 2.1% Hispanic
Voting age77% age 18 and over

Idaho's first state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Jim Woodward.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 40,210 civilians reside within Idaho's first state senate district. Idaho state senators represent an average of 44,788 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 36,970 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Idaho State Senate 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

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$17,879/year$139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission.

Vacancies

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

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 State Senate 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

General election
General election for Idaho State Senate District 1

Jim Woodward (R) defeated Vera Gadman (D) in the general election for Idaho State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Jim Woodward (R)
74.3
14,831

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Vera Gadman (D)
25.7
5,125

Total votes: 19,956
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 1

Vera Gadman advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho State Senate District 1 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Vera Gadman (D)
100
1,549

Total votes: 1,549
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 1

Jim Woodward defeated Danielle Ahrens and Scott Herndon in the Republican primary for Idaho State Senate District 1 on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Jim Woodward (R)
52.0
4,575

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Danielle Ahrens (R)
25.6
2,251

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Scott Herndon (R)
22.4
1,966

Total votes: 8,792

2016

Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Shawn Keough defeated Steve Tanner in the Idaho State Senate District 1 general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Shawn Keough Incumbent 76.29% 17,264
Democratic Steve Tanner 23.71% 5,365
Total Votes 22,629
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

Steve Tanner ran unopposed in the Idaho State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.

Idaho State Senate District 1, Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Steve Tanner (unopposed)

Incumbent Shawn Keough defeated Glenn Rohrer in the Idaho State Senate District 1 Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate District 1, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Shawn Keough Incumbent 55.72% 4,141
Republican Glenn Rohrer 44.28% 3,291
Total Votes 7,432
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2014

Elections for the Idaho State Senate 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 Shawn A. Keough defeated Danielle Ahrens in the Republican primary, while Christian Fioravanti defeated Jack Mervin in the Constitution Party primary. Keough defeated Fioravanti in the general election.

Idaho State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngShawn A. Keough Incumbent 65% 8,993
Constitution Christian Fioravanti 35% 4,834
Total Votes 13,827

Idaho State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngShawn Keough Incumbent 53.8% 3,484
Danielle Ahrens 46.2% 2,997
Total Votes 6,481

Idaho State Senate, District 1 Constitution Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChristian Fioravanti 82.1% 32
Jack Mervin 17.9% 7
Total Votes 39

2012

Elections for the office of Idaho State Senate 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 Shawn Keough (R) was unopposed in both the general election and defeated Danielle Ahrens in the Republican primary.

Idaho State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngShawn Keough Incumbent 100% 17,217
Total Votes 17,217

Idaho State Senate District 1 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngShawn A. Keough Incumbent 70.3% 4,671
Danielle Ahrens 29.7% 1,976
Total Votes 6,647

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho State Senate District 1 raised a total of $578,015. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $23,121 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho State Senate District 1

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $155,687 3 $51,896
2014 $105,261 4 $26,315
2012 * $86,203 3 $28,734
2010 $32,996 2 $16,498
2008 $45,510 3 $15,170
2006 $55,498 2 $27,749
2004 $34,229 2 $17,115
2002 $24,568 2 $12,284
2000 $38,063 4 $9,516
Total $578,015 25 $23,121
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.