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| Idaho House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Current incumbents | Scott Syme  | |
| Tammy Nichols | ||
| Population | 51,062 | |
| Ethnicity | 0.4% Black, 10.4% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70.5% age 18 and over | |
Idaho's eleventh state house district is represented by Republican Representative Scott Syme and Republican Representative Tammy Nichols.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 51,062 civilians reside within Idaho's eleventh 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 Scott Syme (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 11A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Scott Syme (R) |
100
|
15,353 |
|
|
Total votes: 15,353 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Scott Syme defeated Josh Gibbons in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11A on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Scott Syme (R) |
60.7
|
3,806 |
|
|
Josh Gibbons (R) |
39.3
|
2,461 | |
|
|
Total votes: 6,267 |
Tammy Nichols (R) defeated Brian Ertz (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tammy Nichols (R) |
77.6
|
13,719 |
|
|
Brian Ertz (D) |
22.4
|
3,970 | |
|
|
Total votes: 17,689 |
Brian Ertz advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Brian Ertz (D) |
100
|
796 |
|
|
Total votes: 796 |
Tammy Nichols defeated Scott Brock, David Lincoln, Kirk Adams, and Kathryn Ralstin in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B on May 15, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Tammy Nichols (R) |
38.9
|
2,318 |
|
|
Scott Brock (R) |
20.0
|
1,192 | |
|
|
David Lincoln (R) |
19.1
|
1,138 | |
|
|
Kirk Adams (R) |
15.3
|
913 | |
|
|
Kathryn Ralstin (R) |
6.7
|
399 | |
|
|
Total votes: 5,960 |
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 Gayle Batt (R) did not seek re-election.
Scott Syme defeated Edward Savala in the Idaho House of Representatives District 11A general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 11A General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Scott Syme |
80.36% | 15,561 | |
| Democratic | Edward Savala | 19.64% | 3,802 | |
| Total Votes | 19,363 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 11A, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward Savala (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 11A, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Syme |
47.17% | 2,056 | |
| Republican | Tammy Nichols | 32.97% | 1,437 | |
| Republican | Marty Galvin | 11.40% | 497 | |
| Republican | Mike Pullin | 4.24% | 185 | |
| Republican | Myron Amsden | 4.22% | 184 | |
| Total Votes | 4,359 | |||
| 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 Christy Perry defeated Rita Burns and John Charles Smith in the Idaho House of Representatives District 11B general election.Idaho House of Representatives, District 11B General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christy Perry Incumbent |
72.73% | 13,896 | |
| Democratic | Rita Burns | 18.61% | 3,555 | |
| Libertarian | John Charles Smith | 8.67% | 1,656 | |
| Total Votes | 19,107 | |||
| Source: Idaho Secretary of State | ||||
Idaho House of Representatives District 11B, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rita Burns (unopposed) |
Idaho House of Representatives District 11B, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christy Perry Incumbent |
78.65% | 3,375 | |
| Republican | Kathryn Ralstin | 21.35% | 916 | |
| Total Votes | 4,291 | |||
| 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. Incumbent Gayle L. Batt 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 Christy Perry was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
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 Gayle Batt (R) was unopposed in the general election and defeated Greg Collett in the Republican primary.
Incumbent Christy Perry (R) was unopposed in the general election. She defeated Matt Dorsey, John Gough and Ronalee Linsenmann in the Republican primary.
Idaho House of Representatives, District 11A, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gayle Batt Incumbent |
100% | 14,609 | |
| Total Votes | 14,609 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 11A Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Gayle Batt |
66% | 3,737 |
| Greg Collett | 34% | 1,927 |
| Total Votes | 5,664 | |
Idaho House of Representatives, District 11B, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christy Perry Incumbent |
100% | 14,475 | |
| Total Votes | 14,475 | |||
Idaho House of Representatives District 11B Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Christy Perry |
50.1% | 2,855 |
| Matt Dorsey | 33.1% | 1,887 |
| Ronalee Linsenmann | 13.6% | 772 |
| John Gough | 3.2% | 183 |
| Total Votes | 5,697 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 11A raised a total of $255,928. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $8,825 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 11A
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $64,184 | 6 | $10,697 |
| 2014 | $11,125 | 1 | $11,125 |
| 2012 | $37,621 | 3 | $12,540 |
| 2010 | $11,648 | 2 | $5,824 |
| 2008 | $40,869 | 4 | $10,217 |
| 2006 | $33,923 | 3 | $11,308 |
| 2004 | $30,889 | 4 | $7,722 |
| 2002 | $23,982 | 5 | $4,796 |
| 2000 | $1,687 | 1 | $1,687 |
| Total | $255,928 | 29 | $8,825 |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 11B raised a total of $290,242. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,366 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 11B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $37,067 | 4 | $9,267 |
| 2014 | $27,079 | 1 | $27,079 |
| 2012 | $59,152 | 4 | $14,788 |
| 2010 | $32,667 | 4 | $8,167 |
| 2008 | $44,946 | 5 | $8,989 |
| 2006 | $29,348 | 2 | $14,674 |
| 2004 | $20,993 | 3 | $6,998 |
| 2002 | $10,021 | 2 | $5,011 |
| 2000 | $28,969 | 3 | $9,656 |
| Total | $290,242 | 28 | $10,366 |
