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| Idaho House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Current incumbents | Steven C. Harris  | |
| Megan Kiska | ||
| Population | 71,377 | |
| Ethnicity | 1.1% Black, 6.7% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70.3% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's twenty-first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Steven C. Harris and Republican Representative Megan Kiska.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 71,377 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-first state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.
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.
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."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $17,879/year | $139/day for members living outside of Boise. Set by the compensation commission. |
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 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.
Incumbent Steven Harris (R) defeated Joshua Robinson (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steven Harris (R) |
60.6
|
12,680 |
|
|
Joshua Robinson (D) |
39.4
|
8,253 | |
|
|
Total votes: 20,933 |
Joshua Robinson advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Joshua Robinson (D) |
100
|
1,696 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,696 |
Incumbent Steven Harris advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steven Harris (R) |
100
|
4,452 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,452 |
Incumbent Tom Dayley (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tom Dayley (R) |
100
|
15,951 |
|
|
Total votes: 15,951 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Tom Dayley advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tom Dayley (R) |
100
|
4,465 |
|
|
Total votes: 4,465 |
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 Steven Harris defeated Robert Winder in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 21A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Steven Harris Incumbent |
65.48% | 14,391 | |
| Democratic | Robert Winder | 34.52% | 7,586 | |
| Total Votes | 21,977 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 21A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Winder (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 21A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven Harris Incumbent (unopposed) |
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 Tom Dayley defeated Cindy Thorngren in the Idaho House of Representatives District 21B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dayley Incumbent |
65.74% | 14,454 | |
| Democratic | Cindy Thorngren | 34.26% | 7,531 | |
| Total Votes | 21,985 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 21B, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cindy Thorngren (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 21B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Dayley Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Incumbent Steven C. Harris was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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. Incumbent Thomas E. "Tom" Dayley defeated Ricky L. Bowman in the Republican primary and defeated Joe Hautzinger (L) in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas E. "Tom" Dayley Incumbent |
77.9% | 9,950 | |
| Libertarian | Joe Hautzinger | 22.1% | 2,828 | |
| Total Votes | 12,778 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Thomas E. "Tom" Dayley Incumbent |
73.9% | 2,521 |
| Ricky L. Bowman | 26.1% | 889 |
| Total Votes | 3,410 | |
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.
Steven Harris (R) defeated Craig R. Kreiser (D) in the general election. Kreiser was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Harris defeated Parrish Miller and Robert Simison in the Republican primary.
Tom Dayley (R) defeated Erin Zaleski (D) in the general election. Zaleski was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Dayley defeated Charles Hoffman, Lori Shewmaker and Mike Vuittonet in the Republican primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 21A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven C. Harris |
64.6% | 12,675 | |
| Democratic | Craig R. Kreiser | 35.4% | 6,942 | |
| Total Votes | 19,617 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 21A Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Steven Harris |
49.3% | 1,509 |
| Robert Simison | 38.9% | 1,192 |
| Parrish Miller | 11.8% | 362 |
| Total Votes | 3,063 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 21B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas E. "Tom" Dayley |
65.7% | 12,871 | |
| Democratic | Erin Zaleski | 34.3% | 6,729 | |
| Total Votes | 19,600 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 21B Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Thomas E. "Tom" Dayley |
34.3% | 1,052 |
| Mike Vuittonet | 22.9% | 703 |
| Lori Shewmaker | 22.6% | 693 |
| Charles D. Hoffman | 20.2% | 618 |
| Total Votes | 3,066 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 21A raised a total of $279,343. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $11,174 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 21A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5,475 | 2 | $2,738 |
| 2014 | $24,585 | 1 | $24,585 |
| 2012 | $49,293 | 4 | $12,323 |
| 2010 | $38,996 | 4 | $9,749 |
| 2008 | $54,168 | 3 | $18,056 |
| 2006 | $33,677 | 4 | $8,419 |
| 2004 | $22,515 | 2 | $11,258 |
| 2002 | $36,466 | 4 | $9,117 |
| 2000 | $14,168 | 1 | $14,168 |
| Total | $279,343 | 25 | $11,174 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 21B raised a total of $207,688. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $7,988 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 21B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,800 | 2 | $5,900 |
| 2014 | $17,015 | 3 | $5,672 |
| 2012 | $23,337 | 6 | $3,890 |
| 2010 | $46,945 | 3 | $15,648 |
| 2008 | $62,184 | 3 | $20,728 |
| 2006 | $5,850 | 1 | $5,850 |
| 2004 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 |
| 2002 | $19,049 | 5 | $3,810 |
| 2000 | $19,508 | 2 | $9,754 |
| Total | $207,688 | 26 | $7,988 |
