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Idaho, State House, District 13B

Idaho House of Representatives District 13
Current incumbentsBrent J. Crane Republican Party
Gary E. Collins Republican Party
Population58,725
Ethnicity0.6% Black, 14.6% Hispanic
Voting age68.6% age 18 and over

Idaho's thirteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Brent J. Crane and Republican Representative Gary E. Collins.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 58,725 civilians reside within Idaho's thirteenth state house district. Idaho state representatives represent an average of 22,394 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 18,485 residents.

About the chamber

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.

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 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

2020

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.

2018

District 13A

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A

Incumbent Brent Crane (R) won election in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brent Crane (R)
100
12,448

Total votes: 12,448
Democratic primary election

No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A

Incumbent Brent Crane advanced from the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Brent Crane (R)
100
4,330

Total votes: 4,330


District 13B

General election
General election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B

Incumbent Gary Collins (R) defeated Chris Ho (D) in the general election for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Gary Collins (R)
65.8
10,074

Chris Ho (D)
34.2
5,233

Total votes: 15,307
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B

Chris Ho advanced from the Democratic primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Chris Ho (D)
100
1,161

Total votes: 1,161
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B

Incumbent Gary Collins defeated Lori Shewmaker in the Republican primary for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B on May 15, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Gary Collins (R)
62.2
2,885

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Lori Shewmaker (R)
37.8
1,750

Total votes: 4,635


2016

District 13A

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 Brent Crane ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 13A general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 13A General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Brent Crane Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 14,945
Total Votes 14,945
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Brent Crane ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 13A Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 13A, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Brent Crane Incumbent (unopposed)

District 13B

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 Gary Collins ran unopposed in the Idaho House of Representatives District 13B general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 13B General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Gary Collins Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 14,890
Total Votes 14,890
Source: Idaho Secretary of State


Incumbent Gary Collins defeated Alan C. Jones in the Idaho House of Representatives District 13B Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives District 13B, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Gary Collins Incumbent 70.86% 1,695
Republican Alan C. Jones 29.14% 697
Total Votes 2,392
Source: Idaho Secretary of State

2014

13A

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 Brent J. Crane defeated Patrick N. O'Brien in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 13A Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngBrent J. Crane Incumbent 74.3% 2,592
Patrick N. O'Brien 25.7% 895
Total Votes 3,487

13B

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 Gary E. Collins defeated Alan C. Jones in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 13B Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngGary E. Collins Incumbent 73.1% 2,429
Alan C. Jones 26.9% 893
Total Votes 3,322

2012

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 Brent Crane (R) defeated Clayton Trehal (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.

Incumbent Gary Collins (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 13A, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBrent Crane Incumbent 67.4% 10,706
Democratic Clayton Trehal 32.6% 5,170
Total Votes 15,876


Idaho House of Representatives, District 13B, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngGary Collins Incumbent 100% 13,051
Total Votes 13,051

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A raised a total of $319,070. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,194 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 13A

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $26,070 1 $26,070
2014 $33,975 2 $16,988
2012 $40,226 2 $20,113
2010 $25,436 1 $25,436
2008 $18,834 1 $18,834
2006 $56,136 4 $14,034
2004 $70,648 5 $14,130
2002 $40,145 4 $10,036
2000 $7,600 1 $7,600
Total $319,070 21 $15,194


From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B raised a total of $331,921. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $17,470 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Idaho House of Representatives District 13B

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $27,935 2 $13,968
2014 $26,823 2 $13,412
2012 $13,474 1 $13,474
2010 $53,404 2 $26,702
2008 $64,247 3 $21,416
2006 $71,811 2 $35,906
2004 $25,129 3 $8,376
2002 $17,704 2 $8,852
2000 $31,394 2 $15,697
Total $331,921 19 $17,470