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| Idaho House of Representatives District 24 | ||
| Current incumbents | Lance W. Clow  | |
| Linda Wright Hartgen | ||
| Population | 43,046 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.6% Black, 9.8% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 73% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's twenty-fourth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Lance W. Clow and Republican Representative Linda Wright Hartgen.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 43,046 civilians reside within Idaho's twenty-fourth 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 Lance Clow (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 24A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Lance Clow (R) |
100
|
10,804 |
|
|
Total votes: 10,804 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Lance Clow advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 24A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Lance Clow (R) |
100
|
3,625 |
|
|
Total votes: 3,625 |
Linda Wright Hartgen (R) defeated Deborah Silver (D) and Anthony Tomkins (Constitution Party) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 24B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Linda Wright Hartgen (R) |
57.7
|
7,902 |
|
|
Deborah Silver (D) |
37.4
|
5,120 | |
|
|
Anthony Tomkins (Constitution Party) |
4.9
|
668 | |
|
|
Total votes: 13,690 |
Deborah Silver advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 24B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Deborah Silver (D) |
100
|
880 |
|
|
Total votes: 880 |
Linda Wright Hartgen defeated Rocky Ferrenburg in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 24B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Linda Wright Hartgen (R) |
62.2
|
2,484 |
|
|
Rocky Ferrenburg (R) |
37.8
|
1,509 | |
|
|
Total votes: 3,993 |
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 Lance Clow defeated Dale Varney in the Idaho House of Representatives District 24A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 24A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lance Clow Incumbent |
73.04% | 12,035 | |
| Democratic | Dale Varney | 26.96% | 4,443 | |
| Total Votes | 16,478 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 24A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dale Varney (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 24A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lance Clow 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 Stephen Hartgen defeated Catherine Talkington in the Idaho House of Representatives District 24B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 24B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
61.27% | 10,161 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Talkington | 38.73% | 6,422 | |
| Total Votes | 16,583 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 24B, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Catherine Talkington (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 24B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
58.99% | 2,103 | |
| Republican | Mary C. Bello | 41.01% | 1,462 | |
| Total Votes | 3,565 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
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. Dale Varney was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Lance W. Clow was unopposed in the Republican primary. Varney was defeated by Clow in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 24A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lance W. Clow Incumbent |
70.5% | 7,275 | |
| Democratic | Dale Varney | 29.5% | 3,044 | |
| Total Votes | 10,319 | |||
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. Catherine Talkington was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Stephen Hartgen was unopposed in the Republican primary. Talkington was defeated by Hartgen in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 24B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
53.5% | 5,587 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Talkington | 46.5% | 4,850 | |
| Total Votes | 10,437 | |||
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.
Lance Clow (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.
Incumbent Stephen Hartgen (R) defeated Rosemary Fornshell (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 24A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lance Clow |
100% | 13,001 | |
| Total Votes | 13,001 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 24B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Hartgen Incumbent |
59.9% | 9,202 | |
| Democratic | Rosemary Fornshell | 40.1% | 6,164 | |
| Total Votes | 15,366 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 24A raised a total of $93,563. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $6,238 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 24A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,952 | 2 | $9,976 |
| 2014 | $18,829 | 2 | $9,415 |
| 2012 | $10,926 | 1 | $10,926 |
| 2010 | $26,119 | 3 | $8,706 |
| 2008 | $2,100 | 1 | $2,100 |
| 2006 | $4,650 | 2 | $2,325 |
| 2004 | $2,050 | 1 | $2,050 |
| 2002 | $2,825 | 1 | $2,825 |
| 2000 | $6,112 | 2 | $3,056 |
| Total | $93,563 | 15 | $6,238 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 24B raised a total of $240,295. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $13,350 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 24B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $56,323 | 3 | $18,774 |
| 2014 | $50,369 | 2 | $25,185 |
| 2012 | $45,222 | 2 | $22,611 |
| 2010 | $6,050 | 1 | $6,050 |
| 2008 | $18,105 | 2 | $9,053 |
| 2006 | $4,550 | 1 | $4,550 |
| 2004 | $19,096 | 2 | $9,548 |
| 2002 | $32,427 | 3 | $10,809 |
| 2000 | $8,153 | 2 | $4,077 |
| Total | $240,295 | 18 | $13,350 |
