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| Idaho House of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Current incumbents | Priscilla Giddings  | |
| Paul E. Shepherd | ||
| Population | 39,265 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.4% Black, 2.2% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 78.3% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's seventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Priscilla Giddings and Republican Representative Paul E. Shepherd.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 39,265 civilians reside within Idaho's seventh 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 Priscilla Giddings (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 7A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Priscilla Giddings (R) |
100
|
13,318 |
|
|
Total votes: 13,318 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Priscilla Giddings defeated Ryan Lawrence and Shannon McMillan in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 7A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Priscilla Giddings (R) |
56.1
|
3,125 |
|
|
Ryan Lawrence (R) |
22.9
|
1,276 | |
|
|
Shannon McMillan (R) |
20.9
|
1,165 | |
|
|
Total votes: 5,566 |
Incumbent Paul Shepherd (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Paul Shepherd (R) |
100
|
13,539 |
|
|
Total votes: 13,539 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Paul Shepherd defeated Phil Hart in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Paul Shepherd (R) |
58.7
|
3,197 |
|
|
Phil Hart (R) |
41.3
|
2,253 | |
|
|
Total votes: 5,450 |
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.
Priscilla Giddings defeated Jessica Chilcott in the Idaho House of Representatives District 7A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 7A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Priscilla Giddings |
70.78% | 13,647 | |
| Democratic | Jessica Chilcott | 29.22% | 5,633 | |
| Total Votes | 19,280 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 7A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jessica Chilcott (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 7A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Priscilla Giddings |
61.13% | 2,828 | |
| Republican | Shannon McMillan Incumbent | 38.87% | 1,798 | |
| Total Votes | 4,626 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
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 Paul Shepherd ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 7B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 7B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Shepherd Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 16,336 | |
| Total Votes | 16,336 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 7B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Shepherd Incumbent |
73.15% | 3,251 | |
| Republican | Kris L. Steneck | 26.85% | 1,193 | |
| Total Votes | 4,444 | |||
| 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. Jessica Chilcott was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Shannon McMillan defeated Shauna Hillman in the Republican primary. Chilcott was defeated by McMillan in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 7A, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shannon McMillan Incumbent |
66.6% | 8,757 | |
| Democratic | Jessica Chilcott | 33.4% | 4,401 | |
| Total Votes | 13,158 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives, District 7A Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Shannon McMillan Incumbent |
63.6% | 2,822 |
| Shauna Hillman | 36.4% | 1,614 |
| Total Votes | 4,436 | |
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. Kenneth Murray Meyers was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Paul E. Shepherd was unopposed in the Republican primary. Meyers was defeated by Shepherd in the general election.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 7B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul E. Shepherd Incumbent |
70% | 9,216 | |
| Democratic | Kenneth Murray Meyers | 30% | 3,943 | |
| Total Votes | 13,159 | |||
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 Shannon McMillan (R) defeated Casey Drews (D) in the general election. Drews was selected as a replacement on the general ballot, while McMillan defeated Ed Galloway and Rex Rammell in the Republican primary.
Incumbent Paul Shepherd (R) defeated Nancy Lerandeau (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 7A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shannon McMillan Incumbent |
64.9% | 11,561 | |
| Democratic | Casey Drews | 35.1% | 6,263 | |
| Total Votes | 17,824 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 7A Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Shannon McMillan Incumbent |
47.8% | 2,564 |
| Rex Rammell | 30.3% | 1,625 |
| Ed Galloway | 21.9% | 1,178 |
| Total Votes | 5,367 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 7B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Shepherd Incumbent |
67.3% | 12,095 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Lerandeau | 32.7% | 5,882 | |
| Total Votes | 17,977 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 7A raised a total of $264,386. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $11,495 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 7A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $38,360 | 3 | $12,787 | |
| 2014 | $28,182 | 3 | $9,394 | |
| 2012 * | $22,398 | 6 | $3,733 | |
| 2010 | $63,289 | 2 | $31,645 | |
| 2008 | $13,293 | 1 | $13,293 | |
| 2006 | $30,136 | 2 | $15,068 | |
| 2004 | $22,585 | 2 | $11,293 | |
| 2002 | $37,268 | 3 | $12,423 | |
| 2000 | $8,875 | 1 | $8,875 | |
| Total | $264,386 | 23 | $11,495 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 7B raised a total of $231,474. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $12,860 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 7B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,875 | 2 | $4,938 | |
| 2014 | $9,475 | 2 | $4,738 | |
| 2012 * | $13,507 | 3 | $4,502 | |
| 2010 | $46,837 | 1 | $46,837 | |
| 2008 | $33,771 | 1 | $33,771 | |
| 2006 | $18,016 | 1 | $18,016 | |
| 2004 | $47,169 | 2 | $23,585 | |
| 2002 | $23,837 | 3 | $7,946 | |
| 2000 | $28,987 | 3 | $9,662 | |
| Total | $231,474 | 18 | $12,860 | |
| * Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district. | ||||
